The Governor's budget report, 2021

THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT
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AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2020
AND
FISCAL YEAR 2021
BRIAN P. KEMP, GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA
KELLY FARR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET

Table of Contents

Introduction Governor's Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Budget Highlights AFY 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Budget Highlights FY 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Financial Summaries Estimated State Revenues: Appropriations and Reserves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Georgia Revenues: Reported and Estimated. . . . 12 Revenue History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . . 17 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds . . 20 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . . 22 Statewide Budget Changes AFY 2020. . . . . . . . . 24 Statewide Budget Changes FY 2021. . . . . . . . . . .25 State Funds Surplus by Department. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Revenue Shortfall Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 Transportation Funds Amended FY 2020 . . . . . . .33 Transportation Funds FY 2021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Department Summaries Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Georgia House of Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Juvenile Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Executive State Accounting Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Department of Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . 81

Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . 95 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Department of Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . . 134 Department of Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Department of Driver Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . 158 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . . . 163 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 187 State Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Commissioner of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . 261 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Department of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 335 Teachers Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Technical College System of Georgia . . . . . . . . 349 Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 368 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . 372
Appendices
Georgia Economic Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Statement of Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 State Expenditure Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
Brian P. Kemp
GOVERNOR
The Georgia State Senate The Honorable Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor
The Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker
The Citizens and Families of Georgia
Dear Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Speaker, Members of the General Assembly, and Fellow Georgians:
Georgia is consistently recognized as the number one state in which to do business as a result of our ongoing efforts to reduce burdensome regulations, create a business-friendly tax environment, develop a worldclass workforce, and enhance our transportation networks. These efforts have given us record low unemployment, above-average increases in personal income, and job growth that has outpaced the nation.
To build on this success, we remain focused on reducing unnecessary costs of government and delivering excellent service for Georgians. This past August, I challenged state agencies to identify opportunities to streamline operations, eliminate duplicative programs, and leverage technology to better serve our state's citizens. This Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget aligns existing resources to accomplish those objectives and strengthen our efforts in sectors supporting economic development.
Building a work-ready labor force is vital to attracting and retaining Georgia's business investments and requires a strong educational foundation. Our teachers shape the lives of countless young Georgians by equipping them with the right tools for personal and professional growth to prepare them for the workforce. We must continue to invest in our teachers, attract the best and brightest to the profession, and reward hard work throughout their careers. Last year, we raised base pay for certified Georgia Pre-K and K-12 teachers by $3,000. This budget proposal includes an additional $2,000 pay increase to fulfill my promise of a combined $5,000 for our educators. They are highly deserving, and I am proud to include this pay raise for your consideration.
We know that an increasing number of jobs requires some form of post-secondary education. Ensuring access to affordable higher education is key to producing a workforce with the skills that future employers will demand. My budget provides more than $81 million to the University and Technical College Systems to fully fund enrollment growth and mitigate the need for student tuition increases. It also designates nearly $56 million in additional lottery funds for the HOPE scholarship and grant programs to assist high-achieving students with college affordability.

Our robust infrastructure across air, land, and water spurs our economic growth. This transportation network drives business to the Peach State because companies can quickly and reliably move goods through Georgia to a national or international marketplace. To maintain and expand our network, this budget proposal adds $51 million to the Department of Transportation for roadways, $50 million in general obligation bonds to repair and replace bridges, and $1.8 million for motor carrier officers to maintain safety on our highways and integrity in our ports corridor.
Public safety is the most fundamental purpose of government, and this proposal reflects my ongoing commitment to the safety of Georgia communities and families. With more than 70,000 gang members in this state, violent street gangs have been a primary source of drugs, human trafficking, and violence threatening lawabiding citizens. To combat this crisis, the Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021 budgets include nearly $2 million for seven new positions in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) Gang Task Force and resources to operationalize the statewide gang database. This database will support state and local law enforcement to track gang activity and use valuable data to stop and dismantle criminal enterprises.
This budget proposal also promotes access to quality and affordable healthcare for vulnerable citizens with almost $90 million in FY 2021 for enrollment and expense growth in our Medicaid programs, particularly for projected needs for our aged, blind, and disabled population. The Amended FY 2020 budget also includes $23 million to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals serving low-income patients. These funds will leverage $47 million in federal assistance to support hospitals across Georgia.
State employees work hard every day to put Georgians first, but agency leaders cite employee recruitment and retention as ongoing challenges. High staff turnover costs precious time, wastes taxpayer funds, and causes disruptions in service. My budget includes more than $45 million to fund a $1,000 pay increase for each full-time state employee earning less than $40,000 annually.
With conservative budgeting and common-sense cost savings, we can prioritize these much-needed investments. I am grateful for the General Assembly's shared commitment to these objectives, and I applaud state agency leaders for finding new ways to run more efficiently without sacrificing quality. Our strategic collaboration ensures long-term economic prosperity for all.
I deeply appreciate your consideration of the budget priorities within this proposal, and I look forward to working with you this legislative session to keep Georgia safe, strong, and prosperous. Together, we will ensure that our best and brightest days are always ahead.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Kemp Governor Georgia

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2020

EDUCATED GEORGIA

SAFE GEORGIA

K-12 Public Schools $113,742,778 for a midterm adjustment for a 0.30 percent increase in enrollment in the Quality Basic Education (QBE) program.

Corrections $625,000 to provide a rate increase for private prisons effective April 1, 2020.

$27,767,562 for the State Commission Charter Schools supplement for a 7.89 percent increase in enrollment at state charter schools.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation $1,105,737 for six positions to expand the Gang Task Force and for the development of a gang database.

Georgia Military College $189,804 for a 10.15 percent increase in enrollment at the Georgia Military College Preparatory School.
Student Finance $775,077 in additional lottery funds for growth in the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools program.

Department of Public Safety $268,151 for the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council to reflect total FY 2019 fireworks excise tax collections per SR 558 and SB 350 (2016 Session).
$65,076 for the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to reflect total FY 2019 Joshua's Law collections.

HEALTHY GEORGIA

RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT

Community Health $23 million increase in the Indigent Care Trust Fund to ensure private hospitals benefit from the federal Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.
$10,717,034 for Medicare Part B premiums and Medicare Part D Clawback payments.
Reduction of $2,544,383 in state funds to recognize savings from transferring the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services to better align eligibility services.
Human Services Transfer of the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to better align eligibility services.
Public Health $5,384,836 for the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission to reflect FY 2019 Super Speeder collections, reinstatement fees, and fireworks excise tax collections.
$428,423 reduction to recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant program by consolidating the Office of Children and Families into existing programs and continuing to provide early childhood brain development services.

Governor's Emergency Fund $10,000,000 to meet projected expenditures.
Commissioner of Insurance $900,000 for information technology infrastructure and cyber security enhancements ($800,000) and vehicles ($100,000).
Department of Revenue $25,000,000 for Forestland Protection Act grants for reimbursement applications to meet anticipated need.
Secretary of State $235,519 for election security initiatives.
$200,000 to establish the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.
Department of Driver Services $469,974 for DRIVES Phase II technology needs.
Department of Law $194,237 for additional legal services to support election security.
GROWING GEORGIA
Department of Natural Resources $310,051 for the wildlife endowment fund generated through the sale of lifetime sportsmen licenses.
$1,000,000 to replace 34 vehicles.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2021

STATEWIDE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS $362,202,591 for the Department of Education to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries of less than $40,000 by $1,000.
$5,443,612 for the Department of Education to provide a five percent increase to the state base transportation salary and nutrition salary supplement for local school system transportation and food service employees.
$235,384 for the preparatory school at Georgia Military College to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries of less than $40,000 by $1,000.

$12,500,000 in bonds for buses for local school systems.
$2,500,000 for career, technical, and agricultural equipment.
University System of Georgia $78,091,017 for resident instruction to reflect a 1.18 percent increase in credit hour enrollment, graduate medical education, and a 0.50 percent increase in square footage at University System institutions.
$1,357,440 for the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Expansion.
$167,400,000 in bonds for new capital projects as well as major repairs and renovations at all University System institutions.

$14,129,378 for the Department of Early Care and Learning to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and assistant teachers by five percent.
$4,255,519 for the University System of Georgia to provide a $1,000 salary enhancement to full-time, regular University System employees earning less than $40,000 per year.
$1,587,621 for the Technical College System of Georgia to provide a $1,000 salary enhancement to full-time, regular Technical College System employees earning less than $40,000 per year.
$40,662,873 to provide a $1,000 salary enhancement to full-time, regular state employees earning less than $40,000 per year.

$5,000,000 in bonds for the Georgia Research Alliance for equipment.
Georgia Military College $194,903 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 10.15 percent increase in FTE students at the Georgia Military College Preparatory School.
$2,500,000 in bonds for the new student services and academic support center at Georgia Military College.
Student Finance $55,932,577 in additional lottery funds for the HOPE (public and private schools) scholarships and grants to meet the projected need.

EDUCATED GEORGIA
K-12 Public Schools $143,510,881 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 0.30 percent increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2021 to 1.75 million students and over 132,000 teachers and administrators.
$50,458,558 for the State Commission Charter Schools supplement to recognize a 7.89 percent increase in enrollment at state charter schools, bringing the total number of FTE students funded in the FY 2021 supplement to over 32,900 and the number of state charter schools funded to 33.

Teachers Retirement System $191,862,779 in savings to reflect a reduction in the actuarially determined employer contribution for the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Technical College System of Georgia $3,513,691 for technical education to reflect a 1.50 percent increase in credit hour enrollment and a 0.34 percent decrease in square footage at system institutions.
$68,780,000 in bonds for repairs, renovations, and equipment at all TCSG institutions.
HEALTHY GEORGIA

$32,090,770 for the QBE Equalization program to assist low-wealth school systems.
$345,900,000 in bonds for construction and renovation projects for local school systems.

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $2,749,798 to annualize 125 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2021

$6,637,388 for a 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional $13,100,000 in bond funds to replace vehicles for the Georgia

Hospital in Columbus.

State Patrol.

Community Health $89,578,629 in new funding for Medicaid and PeachCare baseline expense growth, including a $19.9 million increase in Hospital Provider Payment and Nursing Home Provider Payment revenue.

RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Department of Driver Services $531,144 for DRIVES Phase II technology needs.

$79,772,451 increase in state funds to offset a reduction in the $2,050,000 in bond funds to construct the Dalton Customer

federal financial participation rate.

Service Center.

$63,004,592 for Medicare Part B premiums, Medicare Part D Department of Law

Clawback payments, and the Health Insurer Provider Fee.

$194,237 for one attorney in the Human Trafficking unit.

$2,935,770 for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). $194,237 for additional legal services to support election security.

Reduction of $3,711,633 in state funds to recognize savings from transferring the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services to better align eligibility services.
$3,341,466 for the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, including $2.5 million for additional Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots and $841,192 for operations at Mercer University School of Medicine's four-year medical school campus in Columbus.

Department of Banking and Finance $176,721 in savings resulting from the transfer of the Industrial loan program from the Office of Insurance Commissioner.
Secretary of State $80,942 for election security initiatives.
$154,577 for the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
GROWING GEORGIA

Veterans Service $1,000,000 in bonds for campus infrastructure and emergency generators at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Milledgeville.
SAFE GEORGIA

Agriculture $1,000,000 in bond funds for farmer's markets.
$1,000,000 in bond funds for repairs and renovations at the Georgia National Fairgrounds through the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority.

Department of Corrections $7,197,555 to support operations of Phase III of the Metro Reentry Facility.

Department of Community Affairs $361,201 in savings with the transfer of the Historic Preservation program from the Department of Natural Resources.

$2,500,000 to provide a rate increase for private prisons.
$7,565,000 in bond funds for safety and security enhancements.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation $884,818 for seven positions to expand the GBI Gang Task Force.
Department of Public Safety $1,793,745 to support personal services and operating expenses for motor carrier officers in the Ports Corridor.
$54,490,000 in bond funds for the construction of the new DPS headquarters.

$3,406,161 for Xpress operations through the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.
$5,100,000 in bond funds for water supply projects through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Department of Economic Development $70,000,000 in bond funds for the expansion of the convention center at the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority.
Department of Natural Resources $277,461 in savings resulting from the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2021

$4,316,823 for hazardous waste cleanup activities.

MOBILE GEORGIA

$20,000,000 in grant funds for outdoor stewardship, conservation and park enhancements.
$3,900,000 in bond funds to support facility improvements and repairs ($3,000,000) and lab equipment ($900,000).
$6,000,000 in bond funds for facility improvements at the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority.

Department of Transportation $53,008,269 for transportation as a result of HB 170 (2015 Session).
$50,000,000 in bond funds for the repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide.

State Forestry Commission $4,255,000 in bond funds for facility major improvements and renovations and to replace firefighting equipment.

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Estimated State Revenues Appropriations and Reserves

State Funds Sources and Appropriations

Original FY 2020

Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12)
Total Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance
State Treasury Receipts State General Fund Receipts Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest Tobacco Settlement Funds and Interest Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Total State Treasury Receipts
Total State Funds

$26,143,099,653 1,248,181,429 150,159,978 1,409,333
$27,542,850,393
$27,542,850,393

Amended FY 2020
$255,710,647 $255,710,647
$25,739,190,410 1,231,638,121 155,881,578 1,409,333
$27,128,119,442
$27,383,830,089

FY 2021
$26,631,766,296 1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529
$28,109,204,878 $28,109,204,878

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Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

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 DOR Interest, Fees, and Sales 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 Driver Services - Super Speeder Fine Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payments Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds
Interest Fees and Sales - Other Departments Total Interest Fees and Sales State General Funds Receipts

FY 2017 Reported

FY 2018 Reported

$10,977,729,901 971,840,713
5,715,917,830 1,740,963,444
220,773,541 193,437,999
376,096 368,131,657 979,494,484 21,168,665,664
480,154,181 $21,648,819,846

$11,643,861,634 1,004,297,542 5,945,877,598 1,801,686,711 224,910,392 195,696,036
606,083 398,498,915 915,854,817 22,131,289,728
505,054,096 $22,636,343,824

$183,158,660 379,138,056
$562,296,716

$185,640,800 396,755,089
$582,395,890

$19,853,057 42,409,360 21,915,949 2,032,490 14,251,948 77,825,665 4,075,705 22,024,825 52,184,809 13,133,756 495,954 93,424,715 20,227,904
149,685,723 21,583,419
156,746,016 285,830,266
36,878,313 22,725,077 $1,057,304,951 $1,619,601,667 $23,268,421,512

$38,130,888 56,196,614 22,568,204 2,183,806 12,762,073 74,352,292 3,615,307 20,604,154 59,226,724 12,320,067 692,962 95,724,145 18,627,641
137,376,355 21,406,516
161,574,691 304,020,295
37,245,210 22,501,619 $1,101,129,562 $1,683,525,452 $24,319,869,276

Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Federal Revenue Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund Interest
Total State Treasury Receipts

1,108,123,219 141,256,202 1,325,935 2,992 272,331
$24,519,402,190

1,157,766,023 169,773,074 1,422,131 3,114 665,642
$25,649,499,261

FY 2019 Reported
$12,176,943,411 1,271,270,326 6,250,309,667 1,837,953,784 223,363,457 198,769,659 5,406 227,457 388,482,660 864,630,632
23,211,956,459
510,850,096 $23,722,806,555
$191,476,700 387,652,135
$579,128,835
$63,985,299 131,379,727
23,559,198 1,468,288
12,690,619 77,421,216
3,780,268 20,007,075 61,624,364 12,765,470
1,171,179 105,220,961
18,609,626 163,434,473
23,457,860 154,262,561 333,954,831
37,299,402 23,036,896 $1,269,129,312 $1,848,258,146 $25,571,064,702
1,233,319,151 165,919,164 1,445,857 2,635 1,265,664
$26,973,017,172

FY 2020 Estimated
$12,299,242,300 1,408,489,534 6,450,147,613 1,851,699,955 230,000,000 206,000,000
138,470 390,000,000 640,000,000 23,475,717,872
532,000,000 $24,007,717,872
$195,000,000 384,000,000
$579,000,000
$60,000,000 77,000,000 21,383,000 1,900,000 12,500,000 65,000,000 3,700,000 20,000,000 60,026,468 13,069,363 800,000 90,505,000 18,680,000
133,827,576 22,000,000
155,482,177 336,598,954
37,000,000 23,000,000 $1,152,472,538 $1,731,472,538 $25,739,190,410
1,231,638,121 155,881,578 1,409,333
$27,128,119,442

FY 2021 Estimated
$12,653,106,826 1,536,118,103 6,722,141,290 1,926,488,176 235,000,000 211,000,000
380,000,000 700,000,000 24,363,854,395
540,000,000 $24,903,854,395
$195,000,000 376,000,000
$571,000,000
$51,000,000 58,000,000 15,208,000 1,850,000 12,500,000 72,000,000 3,700,000 20,000,000 53,758,934 13,541,855 800,000 90,505,000 18,680,000
149,566,661 22,000,000
157,165,756 356,635,695
37,000,000 23,000,000 $1,156,911,901 $1,727,911,901 $26,631,766,296
1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529
$28,109,204,878

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Agency Surplus Returned Other Agency Surplus Collected
Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12)
Total State Funds

Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

FY 2017 Reported

FY 2018 Reported

260,385,409

196,877,269

222,373,926 $25,002,161,526

232,684,215 $26,079,060,745

FY 2019 Reported
153,917,971
243,198,693 $27,370,133,837

FY 2020 Estimated
255,710,647 $27,383,830,089

FY 2021 Estimated
$28,109,204,878

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Revenue History

Fiscal Year

Taxes and Fees

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Est. 2021 Est.

$2,810.0 3,109.6 3,378.0 3,572.4 4,010.6 4,607.8 5,020.7 5,421.3 5,890.9 6,467.7 7,196.4 7,258.2 7,356.2 8,249.9 8,906.5 9,625.7
10,446.2 11,131.4 11,233.6 12,696.1 13,781.9 14,689.0 14,005.5 13,624.8 14,584.6 15,814.0 17,338.8 18,840.4 18,727.8 16,766.7 15,215.8 16,558.6 17,270.0 18,295.9 19,167.8 20,434.7 22,237.4 23,268.4 24,319.9 25,571.1 25,739.2 26,631.8

Percent Change
N/A 10.7%
8.6% 5.8% 12.3% 14.9% 9.0% 8.0% 8.7% 9.8% 11.3% 0.9% 1.4% 12.1% 8.0% 8.1% 8.5% 6.6% 0.9% 13.0% 8.6% 6.6% -4.7% -2.7% 7.0% 8.4% 9.6% 8.7% -0.6% -10.5% -9.2% 8.8% 4.3% 5.9% 4.8% 6.6% 8.8% 4.6% 4.5% 5.1% 0.7% 3.5%

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Settlement
Funds

Brain and Spinal
Injury Trust Fund

Other Revenues

Reserves

$362.4 514.9 558.5 593.6 515.0 662.6 710.5 719.5 737.0 757.5 787.4 813.5 848.0 892.0 892.0 894.0 886.4 847.0 903.2 929.1 947.0 982.5
1,100.8 1,108.1 1,157.8 1,233.3 1,231.6 1,315.4

$205.6 165.8 184.1 182.9 155.9 159.4 149.3 156.8 164.5 177.4 146.7 138.5 141.1 212.8 139.9 138.4 137.2 141.3 169.8 165.9 155.9 160.6

$37.0

96.4

96.5

140.4

163.0

148.8

180.8

148.8

181.2

261.9

194.2

199.8

172.4

$1.6

164.3

1.7

1.4

4.6

2.5

3.0

3.7

2.0

3.6

2.0

1.7

2.1

0.3

2.0

0.3

2.3

0.1

2.4

99.5

2.0

0.1

1.8

0.1

1.5

0.2

1.3

0.3

1.4

0.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

255.7

1.4

Total Revenues
$2,810.0 3,109.6 3,378.0 3,572.4 4,010.6 4,607.8 5,020.7 5,421.3 5,890.9 6,467.7 7,196.4 7,295.2 7,452.6 8,346.4 9,409.3
10,303.6 11,153.5 11,905.8 11,897.4 13,539.9 14,959.9 15,768.5 15,126.4 14,737.6 15,693.8 16,790.0 18,343.2 19,895.9 19,789.9 17,841.7 16,251.2 17,546.4 18,316.8 19,539.7 20,256.8 21,557.5 23,477.1 24,519.4 25,649.5 26,973.0 27,383.8 28,109.2

Percent Increase
N/A 10.7%
8.6% 5.8% 12.3% 14.9% 9.0% 8.0% 8.7% 9.8% 11.3% 1.4% 2.2% 12.0% 12.7% 9.5% 8.2% 6.7% -0.1% 13.8% 10.5% 5.4% -4.1% -2.6% 6.5% 7.0% 9.3% 8.5% -0.5% -9.8% -8.9% 8.0% 4.4% 6.7% 3.7% 6.4% 8.9% 4.4% 4.6% 5.2% 1.5% 2.6%

Note:
Amounts shown in millions. Revenues for fiscal years 1980 - 2019 are reported numbers. Revenues for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 are estimated. Other revenues include interest on Guaranteed Revenue Debt, payments from state entities, Indigent Care Trust Fund Revenues from 1991 through 2003, funds from the Job and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, and National Mortgage Settlement funds received in FY 2013.

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Summary of Appropriations

Departments/Agencies
Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission

FY 2020 Original Budget

Amended FY 2020

FY 2021

$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 36,655,505

$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 36,635,505

$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 37,085,505

$22,304,557 16,571,037 9,010,048 84,786,817 75,909,534 14,985,899

$23,833,710 16,946,037 9,010,048 84,786,817 75,982,379 15,054,968

$24,666,321 17,033,182 9,346,648 88,169,795 78,168,327 15,373,481

$7,179,760 3,758,058
50,549,559 13,444,308 1,230,810,591 74,793,780 3,572,602,642 1,210,480,569 186,044,912 12,761,117 70,428,113 440,545,169 34,658,904 10,644,827,624 35,117,990 38,862,250 60,389,774 829,564,834 21,280,384 157,993,287 350,691,501 13,929,954 33,230,364 120,924,135 18,208,771 60,651,751 292,249,670 190,813,811 10,048,109 2,578,608,885 194,747,794 25,196,882 1,008,423,419

$6,856,301 3,487,108
48,742,064 12,907,924 1,197,469,949 69,498,843 3,559,887,001 1,163,193,689 178,576,761 12,256,358 68,378,786 438,771,234 32,999,329 10,783,308,588 35,117,990 37,344,422 66,026,716 804,161,312 21,670,243 153,076,106 336,022,822 13,339,295 32,099,077 116,910,291 17,465,626 58,790,971 285,969,786 183,461,937
9,563,722 2,554,760,008
209,577,456 24,344,970
992,841,109

$6,678,713 3,448,457
44,007,708 13,260,485 1,206,505,713 69,293,870 3,799,360,737 1,156,088,919 175,554,002 12,097,588 67,132,264 453,042,746 31,914,724 10,916,440,146 32,958,283 36,968,197 53,318,714 800,693,860 21,227,344 149,962,756 331,643,251 12,944,082 31,699,812 136,425,967 17,251,035 57,144,345 278,667,201 184,175,755
9,314,482 2,639,436,545
179,853,953 24,028,196
1,062,138,445

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

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Summary of Appropriations

Departments/Agencies Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
Less: Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds Hospital Provider Payments Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2020 Original Budget
220,000 373,978,376 2,003,209,045
23,501,806 19,121,853 1,222,930,387
$27,542,850,393

Amended FY 2020
185,460 371,813,027 1,990,429,093
21,987,998 19,124,954 1,143,315,441
$27,383,830,089

FY 2021 190,721
373,269,892 2,043,833,885
21,672,168 19,138,531 1,320,731,269
$28,109,204,878

$1,248,181,429 150,159,978 1,409,333 336,598,954 157,326,418
1,925,866,307
$23,723,307,974

$1,231,638,121 155,881,578 1,409,333 336,598,954 155,482,177
1,911,699,955
$23,591,119,971

$1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529 356,635,695 157,165,756
1,977,488,176
$24,140,476,669

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies
Educated Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Lottery Funds Department of Education Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Georgia Military College Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission Lottery Funds Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Total
Healthy Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Tobacco Settlement Funds Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Sexual Offender Review Board Department of Community Health Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Department of Human Services Council on Aging Family Connection Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Department of Public Health Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Department of Veterans Service Total
Safe Georgia Department of Community Supervision Georgia Commission on Family Violence Department of Corrections Department of Defense Georgia Bureau of Investigations Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Department of Juvenile Justice State Board of Pardon and Paroles Department of Public Safety Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

FY 2020 Original Budget

Amended FY 2020

FY 2021

$61,841,364 378,703,805 10,644,827,624 2,555,538,707
7,761,872 15,308,306 137,937,141 869,477,624
1,008,654 220,000
373,978,376 $15,046,603,473

$61,098,188 377,673,046 10,783,308,588 2,532,293,879
7,809,322 14,656,807 137,937,141 853,965,075
938,893 185,460 371,813,027 $15,141,679,426

$60,859,715 392,183,031 10,916,440,146 2,617,438,659
7,648,342 14,349,544 137,937,141 923,264,961
936,343 190,721 373,269,892 $15,444,518,495

$1,219,085,515 10,255,138 579,690 890,248
2,865,204,344 125,753,197 336,598,954 157,326,418 2,657,846 2,623,723 82,438,160 796,596,190 254,960 9,350,148 23,363,536 260,371,179 13,717,860 1,409,333 16,751,298 23,501,806
$5,948,729,543

$1,185,806,498 10,255,138 556,502 851,811
2,852,491,675 131,474,797 336,598,954 155,482,177 2,407,532 2,341,232 79,090,634 773,165,157 242,509 8,976,142 21,777,504 249,376,511 13,717,860 1,409,333 21,466,082 21,987,998
$5,869,476,046

$1,194,702,211 10,255,138 548,147 1,000,217
3,064,084,022 136,152,280 356,635,695 157,165,756 2,376,801 2,292,701 80,653,482 770,585,117 311,053 8,789,139 21,008,551 247,771,592 13,717,860 1,431,529 15,746,220 21,672,168
$6,106,899,679

$185,496,976 547,936
1,210,480,569 12,761,117
103,985,629 54,007,658
350,691,501 18,208,771
165,001,779 1,406,690

$178,050,705 526,056
1,163,193,689 12,256,358
101,228,855 51,847,251
336,022,822 17,465,626
158,436,063 1,618,610

$175,030,753 523,249
1,156,088,919 12,097,588 99,196,402 50,766,354
331,643,251 17,251,035
159,913,268 1,321,051

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center Total
Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court State Accounting Office Georgia State Board of Accountancy Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Department of Administrative Services Office of State Administrative Hearings Department of Banking and Finance Department of Driver Services Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Office of Governor Office of the Child Advocate Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Office of the State Inspector General Georgia Professional Standards Commission Governor's Office of Student Achievement Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Department of Labor Department of Law Georgia Public Defender Council Public Service Commission Department of Revenue Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretary of State Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Georgia Real Estate Commission State Board of Workers' Compensation Total
Growing Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Department of Community Affairs

FY 2020 Original Budget
3,545,305 4,188,258 16,671,779 $2,126,993,968
$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 36,655,505 22,304,557 16,571,037 9,010,048 84,786,817 75,909,534 14,985,899 4,015,009 815,064 2,349,687 469,506 3,288,552 13,444,308 70,428,113 35,117,990 30,182,335 1,040,248 3,445,929 881,077 1,017,859 7,383,615 16,438,711 21,280,384 13,929,954 33,230,364 60,651,751 10,048,109
194,314,011 433,783
22,055,841
3,141,041 19,121,853 $874,595,349
$47,369,263 1,000,061 2,180,235
34,644,652

Amended FY 2020
3,468,805 4,020,901 15,917,558 $2,044,053,299
$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 36,635,505 23,833,710 16,946,037 9,010,048 84,786,817 75,982,379 15,054,968 3,863,546 771,134 2,221,621 469,506 3,017,602 12,907,924 68,378,786 35,117,990 39,418,780 1,040,342 3,044,169 844,718 1,218,781 7,095,597 13,364,329 21,670,243 13,339,295 32,099,077 58,790,971 9,563,722
209,143,673 433,783
21,128,370 200,000
3,016,600 19,124,954 $889,381,835
$45,701,704 960,059
2,080,301 33,071,824

FY 2021 3,328,056 3,941,961
15,671,419 $2,026,773,306
$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 37,085,505 24,666,321 17,033,182 9,346,648 88,169,795 78,168,327 15,373,481 3,744,445 764,331 2,169,937 430,000 3,018,457 13,260,485 67,132,264 32,958,283 27,588,155 1,038,979 2,895,086 831,475 1,453,041 6,913,121 12,598,857 21,227,344 12,944,082 31,699,812 57,144,345 9,314,482
179,420,170 433,783
20,933,623 154,577
2,939,996 19,138,531 $847,837,778
$40,980,666 947,070
2,079,972 30,591,302

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Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies OneGeorgia Authority Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Regional Transportation Authority The Atlanta-region Transit Link Commission on the Holocaust Department of Economic Development State Forestry Commission Department of Natural Resources Total
Mobile Georgia Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Funds Total
Debt Management Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATION Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds Hospital Provider Payments Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2020 Original Budget
23,675,000 843,495
12,809,285 2,487,122 334,226
34,658,904 38,862,250 120,924,135 $319,788,628

Amended FY 2020
20,000,000 809,755
12,809,285 2,487,122 320,857
32,999,329 37,344,422 116,910,291 $305,494,949

FY 2021 20,000,000
330,466 18,372,102
31,914,724 36,968,197 136,425,967 $318,610,466

$77,342,738 1,925,866,307 $2,003,209,045

$78,729,138 1,911,699,955 $1,990,429,093

$66,345,709 1,977,488,176 $2,043,833,885

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$27,542,850,393
$1,248,181,429 150,159,978 1,409,333 336,598,954 157,326,418
1,925,866,307
$23,723,307,974

$1,143,315,441 $1,143,315,441
$27,383,830,089
$1,231,638,121 155,881,578 1,409,333 336,598,954 155,482,177
1,911,699,955
$23,591,119,971

$1,320,731,269 $1,320,731,269
$28,109,204,878
$1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529 356,635,695 157,165,756
1,977,488,176
$24,140,476,669

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of 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 aDepartment of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue

FY 2018 Expenditures
$10,293,084 17,597,182 11,752,141 35,888,785

FY 2019 Expenditures
$9,978,095 17,241,273 11,611,809 35,324,449

$21,190,882 15,437,758 8,131,495 79,278,831 72,708,071 13,106,742

$21,055,076 15,714,157 8,259,786 78,964,496 72,568,356 14,158,912

$7,764,580 8,203,658
50,570,221 13,231,480 1,100,903,606
117,788,001 3,153,458,876
181,621,846 1,182,308,142
11,850,467 69,103,119 416,753,177 33,103,639 9,543,443,764 31,663,712 40,448,496 58,426,595 766,070,183 20,182,779 151,210,096 338,344,550 13,513,970 31,678,438 115,687,713 17,510,616
8,665,329 58,148,021 279,698,321 183,956,124
9,436,759 2,317,052,613
245,032,085

$6,752,672 17,877,466 129,109,099 13,085,290 1,168,401,387
131,297,998 3,382,021,639
177,651,469 1,182,013,739
11,590,639 69,994,931 428,241,913 34,223,312 10,021,630,427 32,810,672 44,483,188 65,176,811 779,020,321 19,760,194 153,837,575 335,473,870 14,453,785 31,323,991 114,646,765 17,677,232
58,534,974 291,773,036 183,243,149
9,699,991 2,436,897,282
217,691,636

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 36,635,505
$23,833,710 16,946,037 9,010,048 84,786,817 75,982,379 15,054,968
$6,856,301 3,487,108
48,742,064 12,907,924 1,197,469,949
69,498,843 3,559,887,001
178,576,761 1,163,193,689
12,256,358 68,378,786 438,771,234 32,999,329 10,783,308,588 35,117,990 37,344,422 66,026,716 804,161,312 21,670,243 153,076,106 336,022,822 13,339,295 32,099,077 116,910,291 17,465,626
58,790,971 285,969,786 183,461,937
9,563,722 2,554,760,008
209,577,456

FY 2021 Budget
$11,938,442 19,771,860 14,136,556 37,085,505
$24,666,321 17,033,182 9,346,648 88,169,795 78,168,327 15,373,481
$6,678,713 3,448,457
44,007,708 13,260,485 1,206,505,713
69,293,870 3,799,360,737
175,554,002 1,156,088,919
12,097,588 67,132,264 453,042,746 31,914,724 10,916,440,146 32,958,283 36,968,197 53,318,714 800,693,860 21,227,344 149,962,756 331,643,251 12,944,082 31,699,812 136,425,967 17,251,035
57,144,345 278,667,201 184,175,755
9,314,482 2,639,436,545
179,853,953

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Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

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

FY 2018 Expenditures
24,748,187 827,273,065
220,042 365,158,902 1,629,361,059
22,984,935 18,617,492 1,123,586,653
$24,874,166,284

FY 2019 Expenditures
24,139,070 900,818,552
179,100 363,762,035 1,862,279,825
22,773,303 17,773,530 1,120,642,840
$26,177,641,116

Amended FY 2020 Budget
24,344,970 992,841,109
185,460 371,813,027 1,990,429,093
21,987,998 19,124,954 1,143,315,441
$27,383,830,089

FY 2021 Budget
24,028,196 1,062,138,445
190,721 373,269,892 2,043,833,885
21,672,168 19,138,531 1,320,731,269
$28,109,204,878

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

$1,061,828,379 136,440,158 1,212,161 304,020,295 161,574,691
1,524,873,516
$21,684,217,084

$1,126,404,545 160,884,572 1,294,070 333,954,831 154,262,561
1,772,381,700
$22,628,458,837

$1,231,638,121 155,881,578 1,409,333 336,598,954 155,482,177
1,911,699,955
$23,591,119,971

$1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529 356,635,695 157,165,756
1,977,488,176
$24,140,476,669

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State

FY 2018 Expenditures
$10,416,659 17,997,096 11,900,764 36,036,772

FY 2019 Expenditures
$10,285,348 17,720,896 11,703,736 35,485,467

$21,641,680 20,011,443 8,505,875
108,786,159 72,846,792 15,442,352

$21,394,765 21,252,409 8,384,394
111,427,247 72,714,415 16,137,704

$32,763,336 232,020,697
61,736,249 13,539,475 1,346,328,803
298,754,794 15,026,772,512
1,249,086,304 184,575,147 71,546,243 74,457,572
760,158,176 64,615,995
11,537,802,999 56,473,070 73,719,254
203,867,034 1,910,646,009
21,729,185 262,933,667 355,144,605 113,170,911
87,950,673 346,066,429
17,702,122 10,645,943 91,152,932 764,360,121 252,195,707 11,797,219 7,759,109,526 270,242,204 32,561,157

$32,612,113 247,447,468 142,017,348
13,150,261 1,404,665,771
312,627,844 15,812,002,183
1,239,613,595 180,912,997 84,386,849 84,179,623
878,664,550 37,826,454
12,123,962,351 57,749,185 70,680,553
217,582,547 1,925,895,153
21,350,128 301,489,268 353,551,260 101,832,978
95,145,571 330,962,382
17,856,765 1,780,300
90,213,677 823,806,885 255,295,926
11,932,149 8,052,185,197
244,170,206 32,108,144

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$12,018,394 20,218,437 14,299,653 36,785,505
$23,983,710 21,269,715 9,077,534 86,808,457 76,119,549 16,914,791
$28,881,746 225,113,253
60,118,910 12,907,924 1,374,140,269
252,548,055 15,658,806,282
1,176,928,847 179,053,957 82,938,410 71,222,907 831,975,733 33,658,729
12,907,709,122 63,680,865 53,807,958 96,949,684
1,899,012,911 22,434,637
282,942,884 342,715,791 114,826,249
72,786,192 284,403,954
17,465,626 2,480,500
92,199,271 692,079,407 260,278,680
10,906,822 8,455,338,263
213,497,952 29,680,322

FY 2021 Budget
$12,018,394 20,218,437 14,299,653 37,235,505
$24,816,321 21,356,860 9,414,134 90,191,435 78,305,497 17,233,304
$28,704,158 228,478,474
55,384,554 13,260,485 1,383,176,033
253,092,321 16,097,815,832
1,169,824,077 176,031,198 82,102,387 69,976,385 846,247,245 32,574,124
13,040,840,680 61,521,158 53,431,733 84,241,682
1,888,401,024 22,224,091
279,829,534 338,336,220 114,431,036
72,386,927 303,987,790
17,251,035 2,480,500
90,552,645 684,776,822 260,992,498
10,657,582 8,536,660,419
183,774,449 29,363,548

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

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

FY 2018 Expenditures
831,167,492 36,862,941
767,248,367 3,494,180,556
49,611,276 18,991,324 1,268,284,964
$50,385,558,584

FY 2019 Expenditures
905,159,990 37,115,538
951,426,930 3,563,462,143
50,008,256 18,147,989 1,234,708,822
$52,686,193,729

Amended FY 2020 Budget 1,002,758,020
41,811,453 1,049,065,898 3,696,180,704
39,832,035 19,498,786 1,162,201,148
$53,232,335,901

FY 2021 Budget 1,072,055,356
41,816,714 1,050,522,763 3,749,585,496
39,516,205 19,512,363 1,339,616,976
$54,150,524,059

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Amended FY 2020

Departments/Agencies
Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Prosecuting Attorneys Council Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
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Risk Pools
$3,111 3,213
1,449 939
26,227 7,558 908
1,317 112
21,402 1,388
1,006,219 1,723 8,000
942,884 35,699 5,686 39,325 1,066 2,250 13,622 36,662 2,839
139,263 10,552 28,457
555,085 5,602 3,691
57,899 2,714
15,030 63,764 167,332
752 693,254 (186,860)
9,704 58,209 96,230 3,988 3,101 $3,891,366
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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
FY 2021

Departments/Agencies
Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts

Statewide Salary Increase
$77,704 8,095

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

10,070 20,852
3,134

Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of 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 Department of Economic Development Department of Education State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia

6,476 1,108 483,413 29,142
10,143,590 2,035
118,769 770,568 10,845,690 102,908 946,490 14,135,853
51,808 367,874,979
453,796 38,479
4,545,889 37,237
196,856 4,110,566
184,492 46,688
681,194 144,077 139,519 2,940,705 704,204
6,312 4,532,893
555,479 178,090
7,512 1,587,621

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Teachers Retirement

GETS Assessment

Cyber Security

($3,996)

($5,096) (946)

(3,355)

(2,085) (2,497)
(124) (232) (3,775)

(26,886)
(109,336)
(787) (1,830) (930,258)
(495) (2,319) (1,454,776) (3,288) (168,213,458)
(17,205) (4,448)
(2,532) (226,821)
(1,435) (3,523)
(17,530) (3,638)
(18,406,859) (1,599) (1,909)
(11,716) (2,300,686)

(25,049)
(11,095) (8,169)
(469,885) (3,303)
(92,354) (66,441) (794,725)
(275) (275,374)
(1,896) (4,546) (11,561) (12,615) (36,606) (1,175,056) (4,530) (222,740) (374,322) (7,366) (9,457) (124,056) (1,879) (1,157) (199,843) (80,918) (2,606) (128,296) (788,590) (4,552)
(85) (38,876)

($2,594) (2,080) (4,028) 2,256
195,754 (4,012) (3,460) (15,154) (17,305)
(5,371) (218) 2,649
(3,499) (18,707) (15,220)
13,515 7,196
(10,353) (295)
(3,091) (905)
(8,011) (6,663) (3,182) 26,450 (7,436) (10,025)
1,405 (3,243)
690 2,429
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FY 2021

Departments/Agencies
Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation

Statewide Salary Increase
179,691 30,758

Teachers Retirement
(112,094)

GETS Assessment

Cyber Security

(6,974) (11,840)

(2,429) (2,240)

TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$426,934,742 ($191,862,779)

($5,011,792)

$102,823

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Surplus Funds 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, 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 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

FY 2018
$1,116,147 1,324,895 494,488 326,007
649 62,543 110,486 1,175,471
6,200 4
375,376 135,863
33,225 41,448 11,135,103 1,131,837 15,877,283 805,559 1,416,777 116,466 94,636 10,279,006 476,855 4,100,859 30,354 1,555,214 7,710,070 538,680 997,109 2,129,625 78,479 1,944,425 355,354 78,465 548,996 6,750,509 673,460
958 3,251,446 1,402,283
392,151 69,672,130
14,500 188,553 714,948
59,510 349,905
$150,074,305

FY 2019
$1,861,459 2,252,752 1,296,795 906,415
304,022 127,956 430,293 2,899,179 1,045,556 197,390
374,875 73,232
533,439 223,820 13,437,550 413,085 4,164,453 4,904,101 9,590,091 511,528 968,880 1,357,881 674,947 102,853,489 764,029 5,056,281 33,021,028 332,533 7,818,294 9,593,303 144,066 976,534 2,005,063 373,712 923,940 5,692,686 3,271,641 134,638 9,570,046 1,990,591 701,005 79,611,111
57,175 37,980,549
804,458 280,657 1,192,948
$353,699,476

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Surplus Funds by Department

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

FY 2018 $71,029,976 78,054,401 989,928

FY 2019 $272,600,814
78,798,871 2,299,791

Note: The surplus for Fiscal Year 2018 includes a lapse of unallotted funds totaling $14,500 in state general funds. For Fiscal Year 2019, the amount of unallotted funds was $181,151,196 in state general funds and $196,176 in lottery for education funds. The agency surplus that was returned to the State Treasury for deposit into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve was $71,015,476 in Fiscal Year 2018. For Fiscal Year 2019, the amount returned to the state treasury was $91,449,618. Surplus lottery funds and tobacco settlement funds are deposited into separate reserves.

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

The 1976 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
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

$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 2,308,605,781 2,556,604,005 2,807,583,610

Revenue Shortfall Reserve
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 Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections

Millions

$2,400 $2,200 $2,000 $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000
$800 $600 $400 $200
$0

Revenue Shortfall Reserve Amounts by Fiscal Year

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

The following sets 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 2021 (Est) 2020 (Est.)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Highest Annual Debt Service
$1,445,284,485 1,332,638,909 1,309,352,179 1,360,383,742 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

Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts
$27,128,119,442 26,973,017,172 25,649,499,261 24,519,402,190 23,476,964,891 21,557,498,541 20,256,765,495 19,539,691,059 18,316,797,048 17,546,376,094 16,251,244,423 17,832,365,614

Percentage 5.3% 4.9% 5.1% 5.5% 5.5% 6.0% 6.3% 6.3% 6.7% 7.0% 8.1% 7.2%

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

12.0% 11.0% 10.0%
9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0%

Constitutional Debt Service Limit: 10% 0f Prior Year Receipts

8.1%

7.2%

7.0% 6.7% 6.3% 6.3% 6.0% 5.5% 5.5% 5.1% 4.9% 5.3%

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 (Est.) (Est.)

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Lottery Funds

Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2020 Current Budget

Amended FY 2020

FY 2021

Early Care and Learning, Department of Pre-Kindergarten Program
Subtotal
Student Finance Commission, Georgia Commission Administration (GSFC) HOPE GED HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Low Interest Loans
Subtotal
TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS

$378,703,805
$378,703,805
$10,217,717 1,930,296
66,196,466 62,017,197 703,115,948 26,000,000
$869,477,624
$1,248,181,429

$377,673,046
$377,673,046
$9,779,539 421,667
61,723,491 62,792,274 693,248,104 26,000,000
$853,965,075
$1,231,638,121

$392,183,031
$392,183,031
$9,581,106 421,667
66,441,720 68,258,147 752,562,321 26,000,000
$923,264,961
$1,315,447,992

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, 2019, the required Shortfall Reserve balance was $571,757,500.

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
Direct Healthcare Low Income Medicaid Community Care Services Program Adult Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Subtotal:

FY 2020 Original Budget

DCH DCH DBHDD

$119,561,391 6,191,806
10,255,138 $136,008,335

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:

DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DOR

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

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS

$150,159,978

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

$10,255,138 125,753,197
13,717,860 433,783
$150,159,978

Amended FY 2020
$125,282,991 6,191,806
10,255,138 $141,729,935
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643
$155,881,578
$10,255,138 131,474,797
13,717,860 433,783
$155,881,578

FY 2021
$129,960,474 6,191,806
10,255,138 $146,407,418
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643
$160,559,061
$10,255,138 136,152,280
13,717,860 433,783
$160,559,061

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Transportation Funds
Amended FY 2020

Transportation Revenues Motor Fuel Funds
Motor Fuel Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits
Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
Hotel/Motel Fees Highway Impact Fees Alternative Vehicle Tax Exemption State General Funds
Subtotal: State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

FY 2020 Original Estimate
$1,865,866,307 60,000,000
$1,925,866,307
$178,225,200 15,158,400 500,000 16,439,539
$210,323,139
$2,136,189,446

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

FY 2020 Original Budget
$834,997,692 177,547,536 101,192,556 2,951,687 69,999,177 192,586,631 4,346,461 2,487,098 443,892,701 50,062,611 45,802,157
$1,925,866,307

Total - Motor Fuel Funds

$1,925,866,307

Use of State General Funds Department of Community Affairs
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Subtotal

FY 2020 Original Budget
$12,809,285 2,487,122
$15,296,407

Department of Transportation Intermodal Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Subtotal

$19,862,509 57,480,229
$77,342,738

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* GO Bonds Issued
Subtotal
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$117,413,994 $117,413,994
$210,053,139 $2,135,919,446

Changes

FY 2020 Revenue Estimate

($14,166,352) 0
($14,166,352)

$1,851,699,955 60,000,000
$1,911,699,955

$1,116,400 500,000
(500,000)
$1,116,400 ($13,049,952)
Changes

$179,341,600 15,658,400 0 16,439,539
$211,439,539
$2,123,139,494
Amended FY 2020

($11,363,317)
(1,416,635)
(1,386,400) ($14,166,352) ($14,166,352) Changes

$823,634,375 177,547,536 101,192,556 2,951,687 69,999,177 191,169,996 4,346,461 2,487,098 443,892,701 50,062,611 44,415,757
$1,911,699,955
$1,911,699,955
Amended FY 2020

$12,809,285

2,487,122

$0

$15,296,407

$1,386,400 $1,386,400

$19,862,509 58,866,629
$78,729,138

$0 $1,386,400 ($12,779,952)

$117,413,994 $117,413,994
$211,439,539
$2,123,139,494 33

Transportation Funds
FY 2021

Transportation Revenues Motor Fuel Funds
Motor Fuel Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits
Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
Hotel/Motel Fees Highway Impact Fees Alternative Vehicle Tax Exemptions State General Funds
Subtotal: State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

FY 2020 Original Estimate
$1,865,866,307 60,000,000
$1,925,866,307
$178,225,200 15,158,400 500,000 16,439,539
$210,323,139
$2,136,189,446

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

FY 2020 Original Budget
$834,997,692 177,547,536 101,192,556 2,951,687 69,999,177 192,586,631 4,346,461 2,487,098 443,892,701 50,062,611 45,802,157
$1,925,866,307
$1,925,866,307

Use of State General Funds Department of Community Affairs
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Subtotal
Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance
Subtotal
Department of Transportation Intermodal Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Subtotal

FY 2020 Original Budget
$12,809,285 2,487,122
$15,296,407
$0
$19,862,509 57,480,229
$77,342,738

Changes

FY 2021 Revenue Estimate

$60,621,869 (9,000,000) $51,621,869

$1,926,488,176 51,000,000
$1,977,488,176

$1,116,400 500,000
(500,000)
$1,116,400
$52,738,269

$179,341,600 15,658,400 0 16,439,539
$211,439,539
$2,188,927,715

Changes

FY 2021

$36,949,972 6,831,893
5,162,187
2,677,817 $51,621,869 $51,621,869

$871,947,664 184,379,429 101,192,556 2,951,687 69,999,177 197,748,818 4,346,461 2,487,098 443,892,701 50,062,611 48,479,974
$1,977,488,176
$1,977,488,176

Changes

FY 2021

($12,478,819) 15,884,980 $3,406,161

$330,466 18,372,102 $18,702,568

$15,872,849 $15,872,849

$15,872,849 $15,872,849

$500,000 (11,497,029) ($10,997,029)

$20,362,509 45,983,200
$66,345,709

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Transportation Funds
FY 2021

Use of State General Funds General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund*
GO Bonds Issued Subtotal
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
*Debt service for road and bridge bonds issued prior to FY 2016 only.

FY 2020 Original Budget
$117,413,994 $117,413,994
$210,053,139
$2,135,919,446

Changes
($6,895,581) ($6,895,581)
$1,386,400 $53,008,269

FY 2021
$110,518,413 $110,518,413 $211,439,539 $2,188,927,715

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds
HOUSING Low Income Housing Tax Credit/Georgia Housing Tax Credit Rental Assistance to Permanent Support Housing Permanent Supportive Housing Program Rental Assistance - Money Follows the Person Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from the Georgia Housing Voucher Program Rental Assistance - Shelter Plus Care Georgia Housing Search
Total - Housing

DCA
DCA DCA DCA DCA
DCA DCA

FY 2018 Expenses
$24,000,000
720,000 267,001 323,676 153,216
13,648,302 184,188
$39,296,383

HEALTH Elderly Investigations and Prevention Services
Adult Protective Services Elder Abuse and Fraud Services Subtotal:
Community Living Services for the Elderly Community Care Services Program for the Elderly1 SOURCE Service Delivery Program Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly Coordinated Transportation
Subtotal:

DHS DHS
DCH DCH DHS DHS

$19,302,347 1,630,619
$20,932,967
$153,152,365 342,370,353 56,098,855 3,281,549
$554,903,122

Support Services for Elderly Senior Community Services - Employment Georgia Cares Senior Nutrition Services Health Promotion (Wellness) Other Support Services
Subtotal:

DHS DHS DHS DHS DHS

$1,750,921 2,714,848 5,896,428 506,367 5,214,663
$16,083,227

Brain and Spinal Injury Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund2
Subtotal:
Medicaid Benefits Pharmacy Physician and Physician Extenders Outpatient Hospital Non-Waiver in Home Services Independent Care Waiver Program Therapeutic Services, DME, Orthotics and Prosthetics Outpatient Services

DPH
DCH DCH DCH DCH DCH DCH DCH

$1,039,258 $1,039,258
$443,487,845 214,869,153 214,394,363 90,468,586 74,258,104 46,622,764 33,046,127

FY 2019 Expenses
$23,976,162
720,000 254,354
47,893 1,586,114
13,073,165 184,188
$39,841,876

FY 2020 Budget
$24,000,000
720,000 248,325
83,956 1,929,663
15,395,257 184,188
$42,561,389

$19,057,129 1,688,965
$20,746,094

$21,758,368 1,824,384
$23,582,752

$179,662,585 376,893,317 65,528,212 3,260,290
$625,344,404

$199,516,280 362,935,680 56,938,250 3,260,294
$622,650,504

$1,743,991 2,378,129 6,496,433 612,248 4,741,690
$15,972,490

$2,180,826 2,157,215 5,405,173 518,767 1,120,802
$11,382,783

$927,171 $927,171

$1,120,000 $1,120,000

$464,723,337 406,226,265 218,035,084
93,168,940 79,440,224 48,634,963 62,708,444

$469,646,537 410,529,757 220,344,910
94,155,956 84,367,794 49,150,194 63,372,767

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Use of Olmstead Funds
Transportation Psychology Services All Other3 Subtotal:

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

DCH DCH DCH

FY 2018 Expenses
24,929,935 3,604,575 7,920,761
$1,153,602,212

FY 2019 Expenses
27,380,326 3,084,497 7,643,953
$1,411,046,033

FY 2020 Budget
27,670,389 3,117,174 7,724,932
$1,430,080,409

Comprehensive Support Waiver (COMP) and New Options Waiver (NOW) - Adult Developmental Disabilities

Community Residential Alternatives

DBHDD

$235,906,180

$313,923,100

Community Living Supports

DBHDD

138,603,200

151,840,967

Day Services/Community Access

DBHDD

241,712,080

211,381,466

Subtotal:

$616,221,459

$677,145,533

$337,053,790 214,897,931 280,758,019
$832,709,740

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

$9,111,212 5,810,873 2,652,326 5,184,818
17,945,421 29,541,166
5,198,740 7,350
1,256,839 6,737,497 2,501,306 $85,947,548

$8,759,409 5,344,477 2,287,950 3,394,628
17,971,443 29,263,090
4,232,897 30,021
1,243,256 8,437,597 3,152,999 $84,117,764

$10,484,300 6,058,711 2,819,842 3,764,448
18,487,494 30,358,493
2,070,996 9,800
1,318,755 9,571,658 2,598,732 $87,543,228

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

$25,139,872 3,843,840 2,909,499
17,496,752 3,606,684
26,393,467 13,341,588
3,894,306 38,890,322 50,624,045
2,633,456 5,996,640 $194,770,470

$24,689,795 6,475,540 0
16,793,040 5,209,557
40,655,908 13,341,343
3,894,306 38,578,679 57,132,107
2,854,098 5,787,097 $215,411,470

$24,664,600 10,922,400
0 16,800,000
5,000,000
40,000,000 13,000,000
3,800,000 38,500,000 50,000,000
2,750,000 5,500,000 $210,937,000

Coordinated Transportation - Adult Mental Health Coordinated Transportation
Subtotal:

DBHDD

$10,956,234 $10,956,234

$11,345,709 $11,345,709

$11,000,000 $11,000,000

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds
Adult Addictive Diseases Crisis Stabilization Programs Core Substance Abuse Treatment Services Residential Services Detoxification Services TANF Residential Services TANF Transitional Housing
Subtotal: Total - Health

FY 2018 Expenses

DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

$12,676,462 15,865,225 15,326,489 1,988,649 10,401,600 581,550
$56,839,975 $2,711,296,472

FY 2019 Expenses

FY 2020 Budget

$11,976,466 15,297,842 16,186,744
1,988,649 10,392,800
604,190 $56,446,691 $3,118,503,359

$11,950,000 15,000,000 17,043,756
1,988,000 10,612,800
660,600 $57,255,156 $3,288,261,571

TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS4

$2,750,592,855 $3,158,345,235 $3,330,822,960

SUMMARY BY AGENCY (Total Funds) Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Human Services Department of Public Health Total

$39,296,383 1,649,124,930
964,735,686 96,396,598 1,039,258
$2,750,592,855

$39,841,876 1,967,601,935 1,044,467,167
105,507,086 927,171
$3,158,345,235

$42,561,389 1,992,532,369 1,199,445,123
95,164,079 1,120,000
$3,330,822,960

1) The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) was transferred to from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health in FY 2017. The amounts starting in FY 2017 represent both Federal and State funding sources.
2) Administratively attached agency to the Department of Public Health.
3) All other Medicaid benefit expenditures do not include inpatient hospital services.
4) Budget and expenditure data shown above is presented as submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget by state agencies.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C (1999) declared that unnecessary segregation of individuals in institutions might constitute discrimination based on disability and be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The decision affects qualified individuals with a physical, mental, or age-related disability who are receiving state-supported long-term care in a state hospital or nursing home that could also benefit from community placement and are not opposed to the move. It also affects people with disabilities who need state-supported community-based services to avoid going to state hospitals or nursing homes. Since the Olmstead decision, Georgia has taken steps to comply with the ruling by making more community services available and accessible to Georgians with disabilities.

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Georgia Senate
Program Budgets

Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

Lieutenant Governor's Office 11.. NPorecshearvnegefu. nds for all programmatic activities. TToottaallCChhaannggee
Secretary of the Senate's Office 1. No change. Total Change

Senate 1.

No change. Total Change

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.
Total Change

FY 2021 Budget Changes

Lieutenant Governor's Office 11.. NPorecshearvnegefu. nds for all programmatic activities. TToottaallCChhaannggee
Secretary of the Senate's Office 1. No change. Total Change

Senate 1.

No change. Total Change

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.
Total Change

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$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
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Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$11,938,442

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,938,442

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$79,952 $79,952
$12,018,394

$0

$79,952

$79,952

$0

$79,952

$79,952

$0

$12,018,394

$12,018,394

Changes
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FY 2020 Original Budget

Lieutenant Governor's Office

State General Funds

1,341,581

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,341,581

Secretary of the Senate's Office

State General Funds

1,271,967

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,271,967

Senate

State General Funds

8,166,207

Other Funds

79,952

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,246,159

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

State General Funds

1,158,687

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,158,687

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

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,341,581 $1,341,581

1,341,581 $1,341,581

1,271,967 $1,271,967

1,271,967 $1,271,967

8,166,207 79,952
$8,246,159

8,166,207 79,952
$8,246,159

1,158,687 $1,158,687

1,158,687 $1,158,687

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

FY 2021 Budget
$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394
FY 2021 Budget
1,341,581 $1,341,581
1,271,967 $1,271,967
8,166,207 79,952
$8,246,159
1,158,687 $1,158,687

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

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,053,703 1,223,076 7,079,587
1,060,294
$10,416,660

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,180,797 1,203,782 6,873,155
1,027,615
$10,285,349

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,341,581 1,271,967 8,246,159
1,158,687
$12,018,394

$10,416,660

$10,285,349

$12,018,394

123,576 $123,576
10,293,084 $10,293,084

170,048 137,205 $307,253
9,978,095 $9,978,095

79,952
$79,952 11,938,442 $11,938,442

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,341,581 1,271,967 8,246,159 1,158,687
$12,018,394
$12,018,394
79,952
$79,952
11,938,442 $11,938,442

FY 2021 Budget
$1,341,581 1,271,967 8,246,159 1,158,687
$12,018,394
$12,018,394
79,952
$79,952
11,938,442 $11,938,442

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Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

House of Representatives

11. . NProecshearvnegefu.nds for all programmatic activities.

$0

TToottaallCChhaannggee

$0

FY 2021 Budget Changes

House of Representatives

11. . NProecshearvnegefu.nds for all programmatic activities.

$0

TToottaallCChhaannggee

$0

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Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$19,771,860

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,771,860

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$446,577 $446,577
$20,218,437

$0

$446,577

$446,577

$0

$446,577

$446,577

$0

$20,218,437

$20,218,437

Changes
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

House of Representatives State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
19,771,860 446,577
$20,218,437

Changes
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

19,771,860 446,577
$20,218,437

19,771,860 446,577
$20,218,437

Changes
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
19,771,860 446,577
$20,218,437

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

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures
$17,997,096
$17,997,096

FY 2019 Expenditures
$17,720,896
$17,720,896

FY 2020 Original Budget
$20,218,437
$20,218,437

$17,997,096

$17,720,896

$20,218,437

8,400 391,514 $399,914
17,597,182 $17,597,182

4,964 474,659 $479,623
17,241,273 $17,241,273

446,577
$446,577 19,771,860 $19,771,860

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$20,218,437 $20,218,437
$20,218,437
446,577
$446,577
19,771,860 $19,771,860

FY 2021 Budget $20,218,437 $20,218,437
$20,218,437
446,577
$446,577
19,771,860 $19,771,860

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General Assembly
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. Recommended Change:
11.. . NPProreecssheearrvnveegeffuu.nnddssffoorraallllpprrooggrraammmmaattiiccaaccttiivviittiieess.. TTToootttaaalllCCChhhaaannngggeee
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:
11.. . NPProreecssheearrvnveegeffuu.nnddssffoorraallllpprrooggrraammmmaattiiccaaccttiivviittiieess.. TTToootttaaalllCCChhhaaannngggeee
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:
11.. . NPProreecssheearrvnveegeffuu.nnddssffoorraallllpprrooggrraammmmaattiiccaaccttiivviittiieess.. TTToootttaaalllCCChhhaaannngggeee
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. Recommended Change:
1. . NPorecshearnvegefu. nds for all programmatic activities. TToottaall CChhaannggee
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:
11.. . NPProreecssheearrvnveegeffuu.nnddssffoorraallllpprrooggrraammmmaattiiccaaccttiivviittiieess.. TTToootttaaalllCCChhhaaannngggeee
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:
11.. . NPProreecssheearrvnveegeffuu.nnddssffoorraallllpprrooggrraammmmaattiiccaaccttiivviittiieess.. TTToootttaaalllCCChhhaaannngggeee
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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$14,136,556

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,136,556

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$163,097 $163,097
$14,299,653

$0

$163,097

$163,097

$0

$163,097

$163,097

$0

$14,299,653

$14,299,653

Changes
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

FY 2020 Original Budget

Ancillary Activities

State General Funds

7,792,145

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,792,145

Legislative Fiscal Office

State General Funds

1,439,948

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,439,948

Office of Legislative Counsel

State General Funds

4,904,463

Other Funds

163,097

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,067,560

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

7,792,145 $7,792,145

7,792,145 $7,792,145

1,439,948 $1,439,948

1,439,948 $1,439,948

4,904,463 163,097
$5,067,560

4,904,463 163,097
$5,067,560

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
7,792,145 $7,792,145
1,439,948 $1,439,948
4,904,463 163,097
$5,067,560

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

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures
$6,208,537 1,599,207 4,093,020
$11,900,764
$11,900,764

FY 2019 Expenditures
$6,434,883 1,218,953 4,049,901
$11,703,737

FY 2020 Original Budget
$7,792,145 1,439,948 5,067,560
$14,299,653

$11,703,737

$14,299,653

124,887 23,736
$148,623
11,752,141 $11,752,141

65,849 26,078 $91,927
11,611,809 $11,611,809

163,097
$163,097 14,136,556 $14,136,556

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$7,792,145 1,439,948 5,067,560
$14,299,653
$14,299,653
163,097
$163,097
14,136,556 $14,136,556

FY 2021 Budget
$7,792,145 1,439,948 5,067,560
$14,299,653
$14,299,653
163,097
$163,097
14,136,556 $14,136,556

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Audit and Assurance Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities,
Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB 553 (2019 Session). Total Change
Legislative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for
fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and
for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; 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. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
($20,000) ($20,000)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Audit and Assurance Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities,
Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government. Recommended Change: 1. Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment. Total Change
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. Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB 553 (2019 Session). Total Change
Legislative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for
fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and
for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; 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. Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment. Total Change

$394,965 $394,965
$22,680 $22,680
($20,000) ($20,000)
$0 $0
$32,355 $32,355

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$36,655,505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,655,505

Changes
($20,000) ($20,000)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$36,635,505 $36,635,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$150,000 $150,000
$36,805,505

$0 $0
($20,000)

$150,000 $150,000
$36,785,505

$150,000 $150,000
$36,805,505

Changes
$430,000 $430,000
$0 $0 $430,000

FY 2020 Original Budget

Audit and Assurance Services

State General Funds

31,100,551

Other Funds

150,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$31,250,551

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

State General Funds

2,650,499

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,650,499

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

State General Funds

20,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,000

Legislative Services

State General Funds

276,600

TOTAL FUNDS

$276,600

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

State General Funds

2,607,855

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,607,855

Changes
0 0 $0
0 $0
(20,000) ($20,000)
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

31,100,551 150,000
$31,250,551

31,100,551 150,000
$31,250,551

2,650,499 $2,650,499

2,650,499 $2,650,499

0

20,000

$0

$20,000

276,600 $276,600

276,600 $276,600

2,607,855 $2,607,855

2,607,855 $2,607,855

Changes
394,965 0
$394,965
22,680 $22,680
(20,000) ($20,000)
0 $0
32,355 $32,355

FY 2021 Budget
$37,085,505 $37,085,505
$150,000 $150,000 $37,235,505
FY 2021 Budget
31,495,516 150,000
$31,645,516
2,673,179 $2,673,179
0 $0
276,600 $276,600
2,640,210 $2,640,210

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Audit and Assurance Services Departmental Administration (DOAA) Immigration Enforcement Review Board
Legislative Services Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$30,883,800
2,455,175
14,194 202,687
2,480,917 $36,036,773

FY 2019 Expenditures
$30,128,743
2,576,014
13,116 231,740
2,535,854 $35,485,467

FY 2020 Original Budget
$31,250,551
2,650,499
20,000 276,600
2,607,855 $36,805,505

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$36,036,773
147,987 $147,987

$35,485,467
161,018 $161,018

$36,805,505
150,000 $150,000

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

35,888,785 $35,888,785

35,324,449 $35,324,449

36,655,505 $36,655,505

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$31,250,551 2,650,499
276,600 2,607,855 $36,785,505
$36,785,505
150,000 $150,000
36,635,505 $36,635,505

FY 2021 Budget $31,645,516
2,673,179
276,600 2,640,210 $37,235,505
$37,235,505
150,000 $150,000
37,085,505 $37,085,505

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Court of Appeals
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction
pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for cyber security insurance. 2. Increase funds for cyber security assessments. 3. Increase funds for expenses due to relocating to the new Judicial Building. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia State-wide Business Court Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial
dispute and litigation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for personal services effective January 1, 2020. 2. Provide funds for regular operating expenses effective January 1, 2020. 3. Provide one-time funds for the establishment a case management systems. 4. Provide one-time funds for the establishment of technology for the State-wide Business Court. 5. Provide one-time funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the State-wide Business Court. 6. Provide funds for travel and per diem expenses for the State-wide Business Court Commission.
Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction
pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for cyber security insurance. 2. Increase funds for the Cyber Security Operations Center. 3. Provide funds for one system analyst position. 4. Provide funds for a shared human resources manager position. 5. Provide funds for the Court of Appeals portion of a shared payroll coordinator position. 6. Increase funds to continue development of case management system. 7. Increase funds for additional software maintenance costs. 8. Increase funds for additional rental expenses to relocate to new Judicial Building. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia State-wide Business Court Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial
dispute and litigation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to establish the State-wide Business Court. 2. Increase funds for annual operating costs for new State-wide Business Court.
Total Change

$37,500 32,570 32,560
$102,630
$178,764 37,300
788,000 210,860 176,874
34,725 $1,426,523
$75,000 55,000
122,221 56,444 37,630
148,200 9,300
232,092 $735,887
$1,318,363 307,514
$1,625,877

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Court of Appeals
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$22,304,557

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,304,557

Changes
$1,529,153 $1,529,153

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$23,833,710 $23,833,710

$22,304,557 $22,304,557

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$150,000 $150,000
$22,454,557

$0 $0
$1,529,153

$150,000 $150,000
$23,983,710

$150,000 $150,000
$22,454,557

Changes
$2,361,764 $2,361,764
$0 $0 $2,361,764

Court of Appeals State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
22,304,557 150,000
$22,454,557

Changes
102,630 0
$102,630

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

22,407,187 150,000
$22,557,187

22,304,557 150,000
$22,454,557

Changes
735,887 0
$735,887

Georgia State-wide Business Court State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

0

1,426,523

$0

$1,426,523

1,426,523 $1,426,523

0

1,625,877

$0

$1,625,877

FY 2021 Budget
$24,666,321 $24,666,321
$150,000 $150,000 $24,816,321
FY 2021 Budget
23,040,444 150,000
$23,190,444
1,625,877 $1,625,877

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Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Court of Appeals
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

FY 2018 Expenditures
$21,641,680
$21,641,680

Georgia State-wide Business Court

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$21,394,765
$21,394,765

FY 2020 Original Budget
$22,454,557
$22,454,557

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$21,641,680
450,799 $450,799

$21,394,765
339,689 $339,689

$22,454,557
150,000 $150,000

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

21,190,882 $21,190,882

21,055,076 $21,055,076

22,304,557 $22,304,557

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$22,557,187 $22,557,187
$1,426,523 $1,426,523
$23,983,710
150,000 $150,000
23,833,710 $23,833,710

FY 2021 Budget $23,190,444 $23,190,444
$1,625,877 $1,625,877 $24,816,321
150,000 $150,000 24,666,321 $24,666,321

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Judicial Council
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Council of Accountability Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts,
family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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. Total Change
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court
Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Judicial Council Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide
administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for grants for civil legal services. 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

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$375,000 $375,000
$0 $0

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Judicial Council
Program Budgets
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
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Council of Accountability Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts,
family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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. Total Change
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court
Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Judicial Council Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide
administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care Families. 2. Increase funds for one business analyst position. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$375,000 87,145
$462,145

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Judicial Council
Program Budgets

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$16,571,037

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,571,037

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

Changes
$375,000 $375,000
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$16,946,037 $16,946,037

$16,571,037 $16,571,037

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$20,894,715

$0 $0
$375,000

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$21,269,715

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$20,894,715

Changes
$462,145 $462,145
$0 $0 $0 $0 $462,145

FY 2020 Original Budget

Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds

742,070

TOTAL FUNDS

$742,070

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Other Funds

354,203

TOTAL FUNDS

$354,203

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

State General Funds

609,943

Other Funds

953,203

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,563,146

Judicial Council

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,592,081 1,627,367

Other Funds

1,388,905

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,608,353

Judicial Qualifications Commission

State General Funds

826,943

TOTAL FUNDS

$826,943

Resource Center

State General Funds

800,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$800,000

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
375,000 0 0
$375,000
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

742,070 $742,070

742,070 $742,070

354,203 $354,203

354,203 $354,203

609,943 953,203 $1,563,146

609,943 953,203 $1,563,146

13,967,081
1,627,367 1,388,905 $16,983,353

13,592,081
1,627,367 1,388,905 $16,608,353

826,943 $826,943

826,943 $826,943

800,000 $800,000

800,000 $800,000

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
462,145 0 0
$462,145
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$17,033,182 $17,033,182
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $2,696,311 $21,356,860
FY 2021 Budget
742,070 $742,070
354,203 $354,203
609,943 953,203 $1,563,146
14,054,226 1,627,367 1,388,905
$17,070,498
826,943 $826,943
800,000 $800,000

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Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Accountability Court Judges Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Judicial Council

FY 2018 Expenditures
$621,089
216,221
1,939,233 15,715,128

Judicial Qualifications Commission Resource Center
SUBTOTAL

719,771 800,000
$20,011,442

FY 2019 Expenditures
$721,204
331,212
2,133,874 16,454,625
811,494 800,000 $21,252,409

FY 2020 Original Budget
$742,070
354,203
1,563,146 16,608,353
826,943 800,000 $20,894,715

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$20,011,442
1,559,054 3,014,631 $4,573,685

$21,252,409
1,755,901 3,782,351 $5,538,252

$20,894,715
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

15,437,758 $15,437,758

15,714,157 $15,714,157

16,571,037 $16,571,037

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$742,070 354,203
1,563,146 16,983,353
826,943 800,000 $21,269,715
$21,269,715
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678
16,946,037 $16,946,037

FY 2021 Budget
$742,070 354,203
1,563,146 17,070,498
826,943 800,000 $21,356,860
$21,356,860
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678
17,033,182 $17,033,182

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Juvenile Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Council of Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile
judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges
salaries. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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 a Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative statewide coordinator position. Total Change
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. Provide funds for accountability court salary supplements for juvenile court judges to reflect appropriate compensation rates. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$122,600 $122,600
$214,000 $214,000

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Juvenile Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$9,010,048

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,010,048

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$9,010,048 $9,010,048

$9,010,048 $9,010,048

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$67,486 $67,486
$9,077,534

$0

$67,486

$67,486

$0

$67,486

$67,486

$0

$9,077,534

$9,077,534

Changes
$336,600 $336,600
$0 $0 $336,600

FY 2020 Original Budget

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

2,035,828

Other Funds

67,486

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,103,314

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

6,974,220

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,974,220

Changes
0 0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,035,828 67,486
$2,103,314

2,035,828 67,486
$2,103,314

6,974,220 $6,974,220

6,974,220 $6,974,220

Changes
122,600 0
$122,600
214,000 $214,000

FY 2021 Budget
$9,346,648 $9,346,648
$67,486 $67,486 $9,414,134
FY 2021 Budget
2,158,428 67,486
$2,225,914
7,188,220 $7,188,220

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Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Juvenile Court Judges Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$2,039,408
6,466,467
$8,505,875

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,875,885
6,508,509
$8,384,394

FY 2020 Original Budget
$2,103,314
6,974,220
$9,077,534

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$8,505,875
374,380 $374,380

$8,384,394
124,608 $124,608

$9,077,534
67,486 $67,486

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,131,495 $8,131,495

8,259,786 $8,259,786

9,010,048 $9,010,048

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$2,103,314 6,974,220
$9,077,534
$9,077,534
67,486 $67,486
9,010,048 $9,010,048

FY 2021 Budget
$2,225,914 7,188,220
$9,414,134
$9,414,134
67,486 $67,486
9,346,648 $9,346,648

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Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Total Change
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. No change. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Total Change
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 and retention for assistant district attorneys. 2. Provide funds for twelve additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Atlanta, Bell-Forsyth, Chattahoochee, Cherokee, Douglas, Eastern, Griffin, Gwinnett, Northern, Pataula, and Rockdale. 3. Increase funds to annualize support costs for new judgeships in the Griffin and Gwinnett Judicial Circuits, effective January 1, 2020. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$2,057,071 1,226,045 99,862
$3,382,978
$0 $0
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Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$84,786,817

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,786,817

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,021,640 $2,021,640
$86,808,457

$0

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$0

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$0

$86,808,457

$86,808,457

Changes
$3,382,978 $3,382,978
$0 $0 $3,382,978

FY 2020 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Clerks

State General Funds

185,580

TOTAL FUNDS

$185,580

District Attorneys

State General Funds

77,226,694

Other Funds

2,021,640

TOTAL FUNDS

$79,248,334

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

State General Funds

7,374,543

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,374,543

Changes
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

185,580 $185,580

185,580 $185,580

77,226,694 2,021,640
$79,248,334

77,226,694 2,021,640
$79,248,334

7,374,543 $7,374,543

7,374,543 $7,374,543

Changes
0 $0
3,382,978 0
$3,382,978
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$88,169,795 $88,169,795
$2,021,640 $2,021,640 $90,191,435
FY 2021 Budget
185,580 $185,580
80,609,672 2,021,640
$82,631,312
7,374,543 $7,374,543

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Prosecuting Attorneys
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 2018 Expenditures
$185,580 98,623,912
9,976,666 $108,786,158
$108,786,158

FY 2019 Expenditures
$185,580 100,882,147
10,359,519
$111,427,246

FY 2020 Original Budget
$185,580 79,248,334
7,374,543
$86,808,457

$111,427,246

$86,808,457

12,688,940 16,818,388 $29,507,328
79,278,831 $79,278,831

15,432,817 17,029,934 $32,462,751
78,964,496 $78,964,496

2,021,640 $2,021,640
84,786,817 $84,786,817

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$185,580 79,248,334
7,374,543 $86,808,457
$86,808,457
2,021,640 $2,021,640
84,786,817 $84,786,817

FY 2021 Budget
$185,580 82,631,312
7,374,543 $90,191,435
$90,191,435
2,021,640 $2,021,640
88,169,795 $88,169,795

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Superior Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Total Change
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. Total Change
Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial
court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the replacement of one judgeship appointed to the Griffin Circuit. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Provide funds for one systems engineer position. 2. Provide funds for additional security software and software licensing. 3. Provide funds to conduct security audits. 4. Provide funds to conduct training for information technology and security personnel. Total Change
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. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$72,845 $72,845
$121,413 24,220 10,000 5,000
$160,633
$0 $0

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Superior Courts
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 9.13% to 8.38%. 2. Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Griffin Circuit created in accordance with HB 28. 3. Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Gwinnett Circuit created in accordance with HB 21. 4. Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit effective on July 1, 2020.
5. Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Flint Circuit effective on July 1, 2020.
6. Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Circuit effective on July 1, 2020.
7. Provide funds for ten law clerk positions.
8. Increase funds for security protection software.
9. Provide funds for information technology security awareness training.
Total Change

($218,360)
196,830
196,830
400,208 400,208 400,208 694,920
13,060 14,256 $2,098,160

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Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$75,909,534

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,909,534

Changes
$72,845 $72,845

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$75,982,379 $75,982,379

$75,909,534 $75,909,534

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$137,170 $137,170
$76,046,704

$0 $0
$72,845

$137,170 $137,170
$76,119,549

$137,170 $137,170
$76,046,704

Changes
$2,258,793 $2,258,793
$0 $0 $2,258,793

FY 2020 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

1,622,928

Other Funds

120,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,742,928

Judicial Administrative Districts

State General Funds

2,993,301

Other Funds

17,170

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,010,471

Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

71,293,305

TOTAL FUNDS

$71,293,305

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
72,845 $72,845

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,622,928 120,000
$1,742,928

1,622,928 120,000
$1,742,928

2,993,301 17,170
$3,010,471

2,993,301 17,170
$3,010,471

71,366,150 $71,366,150

71,293,305 $71,293,305

Changes
160,633 0
$160,633
0 0 $0
2,098,160 $2,098,160

FY 2021 Budget
$78,168,327 $78,168,327
$137,170 $137,170 $78,305,497
FY 2021 Budget
1,783,561 120,000
$1,903,561
2,993,301 17,170
$3,010,471
73,391,465 $73,391,465

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Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Judges Judicial Administrative Districts Superior Court Judges
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,668,233 2,747,942
68,430,617
$72,846,792

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,671,165 2,728,570
68,314,680
$72,714,415

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,742,928 3,010,471
71,293,305
$76,046,704

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$72,846,792
138,721 $138,721

$72,714,415
146,060 $146,060

$76,046,704
137,170 $137,170

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

72,708,071 $72,708,071

72,568,356 $72,568,356

75,909,534 $75,909,534

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,742,928 3,010,471
71,366,150 $76,119,549
$76,119,549
137,170 $137,170
75,982,379 $75,982,379

FY 2021 Budget
$1,903,561 3,010,471
73,391,465 $78,305,497
$78,305,497
137,170 $137,170
78,168,327 $78,168,327

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Supreme Court
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Provide funds for nine leased copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. 2. Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services. 3. Increase funds for web application firewalls. 4. Increase funds for research fees. 5. Provide one-time funds for stationary and signage costs for the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Provide funds to annualize leases for nine copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. 2. Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services. 3. Increase funds for web application firewalls. 4. Increase funds for research fees. 5. Increase funds for per diem and mileage for an additional judge who resides 50 miles or more from Atlanta in accordance with HB 5. 6. Provide funds for one cyber and network security analyst position. 7. Increase funds for one human resource and personnel manager position. 8. Increase funds for one payroll coordinator position. 9. Increase funds for additional rental expenses to relocate to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. 10. Increase funds for population based membership dues for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Total Change

$18,210 9,250
10,230 6,000
25,379 $69,069
$36,420 9,250
10,230 6,000
10,591 95,698 56,444 37,630 118,751
6,568 $387,582

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Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$14,985,899

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,985,899

Changes
$69,069 $69,069

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$15,054,968 $15,054,968

$14,985,899 $14,985,899

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,845,722

$0 $0
$69,069

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,914,791

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,845,722

Changes
$387,582 $387,582
$0 $0 $387,582

Supreme Court of Georgia State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
14,985,899 1,859,823
$16,845,722

Changes
69,069 0
$69,069

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

15,054,968 1,859,823
$16,914,791

14,985,899 1,859,823
$16,845,722

Changes
387,582 0
$387,582

FY 2021 Budget
$15,373,481 $15,373,481
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,233,304
FY 2021 Budget
15,373,481 1,859,823
$17,233,304

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

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures
$15,442,352
$15,442,352

FY 2019 Expenditures
$16,137,704
$16,137,704

FY 2020 Original Budget
$16,845,722
$16,845,722

$15,442,352

$16,137,704

$16,845,722

2,335,611 $2,335,611
13,106,742 $13,106,742

1,978,792 $1,978,792
14,158,912 $14,158,912

1,859,823 $1,859,823
14,985,899 $14,985,899

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$16,914,791 $16,914,791
$16,914,791
1,859,823 $1,859,823
15,054,968 $15,054,968

FY 2021 Budget $17,233,304 $17,233,304
$17,233,304
1,859,823 $1,859,823
15,373,481 $15,373,481

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State Accounting Office
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Accounting Office prescribes statewide 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, which are available for use by all state organizations in Georgia.
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, and business process improvement. The division prepares and distributes the CAFR, BCR, and other statewide regulatory reports. Additionally, the program maintains a framework for agency internal control assessments 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; investigating complaints; and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions, when warranted.
AUTHORITY Titles 21, 43, and 50-5B of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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State Accounting Office
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Administration (SAO) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services. Total Change
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. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for one position. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance
by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the realignment of duties. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect elimination of third party information technology support. 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. Reduce funds for contractual services to align the number of annual audits performed by third party support. Total Change

$1,082 (48,067) ($46,985)
$0 $0
($67,036) ($67,036)
($37,442) ($37,442)
$235 (64,019) (64,282) ($128,066)
($43,930) ($43,930)

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State Accounting Office
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Administration (SAO) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.
Total Change
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. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Reduce funds for one position.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance
by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the realignment of duties. 4. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of third party information technology support. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change

$292 (1,084) (48,067) ($48,859)
$0 $0
($5,771) (65,866) ($71,637)
($14,746) (135,322) ($150,068)
($2,886) 4,857
(64,019) (68,013) (49,689) ($179,750)

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State Accounting Office
Program Budgets
Georgia State Board of Accountancy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing
certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to align the number of annual audits performed by third party support. Total Change

($3,448) 1,619
(48,904) ($50,733)

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$7,179,760

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,179,760

Changes
($323,459) ($323,459)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$6,856,301 $6,856,301

$7,179,760 $7,179,760

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$29,205,205

$0 $0
($323,459)

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$28,881,746

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$29,205,205

Changes
($501,047) ($501,047)
$0 $0 ($501,047)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Administration (SAO)

State General Funds

347,259

Other Funds

913,372

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,260,631

Financial Systems

State General Funds

164,000

Other Funds

19,145,774

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,309,774

Shared Services

State General Funds

866,130

Other Funds

1,831,542

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,697,672

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

State General Funds

2,637,620

Other Funds

134,757

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,772,377

Changes
(46,985) 0
($46,985)
0 0 $0
(67,036) 0
($67,036)
(37,442) 0
($37,442)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

300,274 913,372 $1,213,646

347,259 913,372 $1,260,631

164,000 19,145,774 $19,309,774

164,000 19,145,774 $19,309,774

799,094 1,831,542 $2,630,636

866,130 1,831,542 $2,697,672

2,600,178 134,757
$2,734,935

2,637,620 134,757
$2,772,377

Changes
(48,859) 0
($48,859)
0 0 $0
(71,637) 0
($71,637)
(150,068) 0
($150,068)

Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

State General Funds

2,349,687

(128,066)

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,349,687

($128,066)

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

State General Funds

815,064

(43,930)

TOTAL FUNDS

$815,064

($43,930)

2,221,621 $2,221,621
771,134 $771,134

2,349,687 $2,349,687
815,064 $815,064

(179,750) ($179,750)
(50,733) ($50,733)

FY 2021 Budget
$6,678,713 $6,678,713 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $28,704,158
FY 2021 Budget
298,400 913,372 $1,211,772
164,000 19,145,774 $19,309,774
794,493 1,831,542 $2,626,035
2,487,552 134,757
$2,622,309
2,169,937 $2,169,937
764,331 $764,331

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State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,196,224 21,315,024
3,578,343
2,654,538
$28,744,129

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,253,508 22,420,360
3,314,814
2,581,202
$29,569,884

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,260,631 19,309,774
2,697,672
2,772,377
$26,040,454

$3,224,561 794,646
$4,019,207 $32,763,336
24,998,757 $24,998,757
7,764,580 $7,764,580

$2,262,923 779,306
$3,042,229 $32,612,113
25,859,441 $25,859,441
6,752,672 $6,752,672

$2,349,687 815,064
$3,164,751 $29,205,205
22,025,445 $22,025,445
7,179,760 $7,179,760

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,213,646 19,309,774
2,630,636 2,734,935 $25,888,991
$2,221,621 771,134
$2,992,755
$28,881,746
22,025,445 $22,025,445
6,856,301 $6,856,301

FY 2021 Budget
$1,211,772 19,309,774
2,626,035 2,622,309 $25,769,890
$2,169,937 764,331
$2,934,268
$28,704,158
22,025,445 $22,025,445
6,678,713 $6,678,713

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Department of Administrative Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) 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, unemployment insurance, and cyber security programs and 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 works to develop strategies to reduce the cost of risk associated with individual business operations.
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, performance management practices, policy compliance with the State Personnel Board rules and employment laws, 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 in accordance with state policies.
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 aids 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 and issues decisions in cases that involve disputes between individuals and state entities in accordance with state laws and procedures. The Georgia Tax Tribunal hears contested cases involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.
The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is responsible for negotiating and managing state contracts to deliver information technology infrastructure and network services to executive branch agencies, as well as state and local entities through the Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) program. In addition to IT infrastructure and network services, the authority coordinates with agencies under its purview to provide statewide policies governing technology use and management, as well as the state's cybersecurity and information security initiatives.
The Georgia Aviation Authority (GAA) provides aviation services to state employees traveling on official business. GAA administers logistical support of aviation transport for state business functions and develops standards for state-agency air travel.
AUTHORITY Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 45-9,
50-5, 50-13, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Fleet Management

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Human Resources Administration

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Risk Management

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

1. Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses. (Total Funds: $5,596,128)

Yes

Total Change

$0

State Purchasing

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Surplus Property Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned
equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Office of State Administrative Hearings Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of
disputes between the public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect consolidated caseload. Total Change
Office of the State Treasurer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with
bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Payments to Georgia 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
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Eliminate funds and adjust filing fees to cover the costs of certificate of need appeal hearings generated by appellant parties. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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$0 $0
$112 (176,262)
(94,800) ($270,950)
$0 $0
$0 $0
($39,506) ($39,506)
$0 $0
83

Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets

Fleet Management

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Human Resources Administration

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Risk Management

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

1. Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses. (Total Funds: $5,000,000)

Yes

2. Increase billings for liability insurance premiums to reflect claims expenses. (Total Funds: $4,000,000)

Yes

Total Change

$0

State Purchasing

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Surplus Property

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect consolidated caseload. Total Change
Office of the State Treasurer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with
bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Payments to Georgia 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the state share of the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services contract management. (Total Funds: ($7,085,115)) Total Change

($2,080) 1,108
(132,745) (136,378) ($270,095)
$0 $0
Yes $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$3,758,058

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,758,058

Changes
($270,950) ($270,950)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$3,487,108 $3,487,108

$3,758,058 $3,758,058

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$216,030,017 $216,030,017
$219,788,075

$5,596,128 $5,596,128
$5,325,178

$221,626,145 $221,626,145
$225,113,253

$216,030,017 $216,030,017
$219,788,075

Changes
($309,601) ($309,601) $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $8,690,399

FY 2020 Original Budget

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

State General Funds

39,506

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Other Funds

6,620,524

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,620,524

Fleet Management

Other Funds

1,369,646

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,369,646

Human Resources Administration

Other Funds

11,217,812

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,217,812

Risk Management

State General Funds

430,000

Other Funds

168,499,501

TOTAL FUNDS

$168,929,501

State Purchasing

Other Funds

14,559,366

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,559,366

Surplus Property

Other Funds

2,106,919

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,106,919

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 5,596,128 $5,596,128
0 $0
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

39,506 $39,506

39,506 $39,506

6,620,524 $6,620,524

6,620,524 $6,620,524

1,369,646 $1,369,646

1,369,646 $1,369,646

11,217,812 $11,217,812

11,217,812 $11,217,812

430,000 174,095,629 $174,525,629

430,000 168,499,501 $168,929,501

14,559,366 $14,559,366

14,559,366 $14,559,366

2,106,919 $2,106,919

2,106,919 $2,106,919

Changes
(39,506) ($39,506)
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 9,000,000 $9,000,000
0 $0
0 $0

Office of State Administrative Hearings

State General Funds

3,288,552

Other Funds

3,007,487

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,296,039

Office of the State Treasurer

Other Funds

8,648,762

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,648,762

(270,950) 0
($270,950)
0 $0

3,017,602 3,007,487 $6,025,089
8,648,762 $8,648,762

3,288,552 3,007,487 $6,296,039
8,648,762 $8,648,762

(270,095) 0
($270,095)
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$3,448,457 $3,448,457 $225,030,017 $225,030,017 $228,478,474
FY 2021 Budget
0 $0
6,620,524 $6,620,524
1,369,646 $1,369,646
11,217,812 $11,217,812
430,000 177,499,501 $177,929,501
14,559,366 $14,559,366
2,106,919 $2,106,919
3,018,457 3,007,487 $6,025,944
8,648,762 $8,648,762

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Departmental Administration (DOAS) 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
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$15,946 6,293,264 1,263,249 10,495,914 184,227,622 13,760,068 2,063,694 $218,119,757
$6,723,702 7,177,237
$13,900,939

FY 2019 Expenditures
$68,775
6,073,526 1,187,955 10,176,583 200,153,293 13,454,084 1,815,399
$232,929,615

FY 2020 Original Budget
$39,506
6,620,524 1,369,646 11,217,812 168,929,501 14,559,366 2,106,919
$204,843,274

$7,109,568 7,408,285
$14,517,853

$6,296,039 8,648,762
$14,944,801

Total Funds
Less: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$232,020,696
223,331,387 485,652
$223,817,039

$247,447,468
229,231,297 338,705
$229,570,002

$219,788,075 216,030,017
$216,030,017

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,203,658 $8,203,658

17,877,466 $17,877,466

3,758,058 $3,758,058

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$39,506 6,620,524 1,369,646 11,217,812 174,525,629 14,559,366 2,106,919 $210,439,402
$6,025,089 8,648,762
$14,673,851
$225,113,253
221,626,145
$221,626,145
3,487,108 $3,487,108

FY 2021 Budget
6,620,524 1,369,646 11,217,812 177,929,501 14,559,366 2,106,919 $213,803,768
$6,025,944 8,648,762
$14,674,706
$228,478,474
225,030,017
$225,030,017
3,448,457 $3,448,457

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Department of Agriculture
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers programs to maintain the state's viable farm industry and protect the consuming public. These 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, industrial hemp, nursery and plant certification, honeybees, organic agriculture, and other environmental protection programs. The division inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each agricultural commodity to guarantee that commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION The Animal Industry division monitors, detects, and controls
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, Companion Animal and Equine Health, Livestock and Poultry Health, Meat Inspection, 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 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 program, the Vidalia onion certification mark, and agritourism signage.
LABORATORIES 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 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.
ATTACHED AGENCIES 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 assist and provide low interest loans for Georgia's farmers.
The Agricultural Commodity Commissions are farmer-funded support programs for numerous commodities. Assessments collected by each Commission 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 promote 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, 4, 12, and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
Consumer Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and
regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and part-time assistance. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software. 4. Provide one-time funds for 32 vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY 2021. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs.
Total Change
Marketing and Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural
products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part-time assistance. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. Total Change
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($144,596) ($144,596)
$15,810 (776,290)
(60,144) 500,000 ($320,624)
$3,396 (101,524)
(3,674) ($101,802)
$1,939 (440,578)
(7,028) (3,673) (522,741) ($972,081)
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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 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. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the
State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for contractual services with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Transfer funds to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for diagnostic testing and disease surveillance. Total Change

($128,456) ($128,456)
($40,002) ($40,002)
$257 (37,474) (62,717) ($99,934)
($23,631) (216,894) (3,374,381) ($3,614,906)

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and part-time assistance. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software. 6. Realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs. 6. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for five positions and part-time assistance. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. 7. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs. Total Change

($2,088) (6,752) 402,453
(800,510) (72,400)
(354,785) ($834,082)
($1,415) (1,450) 17,809
(93,724) (6,300)
(13,759) ($98,839)
($1,167) (828)
42,094 (472,093)
(7,028) (920,765)
(6,299) ($1,366,086)

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 2. Eliminate one-time funds for emergency equipment storage at the Georgia Poultry Laboratory.
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. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the
State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for contractual services with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change

($174,684) (300,000)
($474,684)
($283) 7,296 (60,004) ($52,991)
($2,330) (2,065) 13,761
(41,210) (68,419) ($100,263)

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$50,549,559

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,549,559

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

Changes
($1,807,495) ($1,807,495)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$48,742,064 $48,742,064

$50,549,559 $50,549,559

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$61,926,405

$0 $0
($1,807,495)

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$60,118,910

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$61,926,405

Changes
($6,541,851) ($6,541,851)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($6,541,851)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

State General Funds

3,614,906

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,614,906

Consumer Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

27,212,706 7,751,145

Other Funds

1,920,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,883,851

Departmental Administration (DOA)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,955,230 850,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,805,230

Marketing and Promotion

State General Funds

7,375,022

Other Funds

855,701

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,230,723

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

State General Funds

3,211,399

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,211,399

Changes
(144,596) ($144,596)
(320,624) 0 0
($320,624)
(101,802) 0
($101,802)
(972,081) 0
($972,081)
(128,456) ($128,456)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

State General Funds

1,000,061

(40,002)

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,000,061

($40,002)

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State General Funds

2,180,235

(99,934)

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,180,235

($99,934)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

3,470,310 $3,470,310

3,614,906 $3,614,906

26,892,082
7,751,145 1,920,000 $36,563,227

27,212,706
7,751,145 1,920,000 $36,883,851

5,853,428
850,000 $6,703,428

5,955,230
850,000 $6,805,230

6,402,941 855,701
$7,258,642

7,375,022 855,701
$8,230,723

3,082,943 $3,082,943

3,211,399 $3,211,399

960,059 $960,059
2,080,301 $2,080,301

1,000,061 $1,000,061
2,180,235 $2,180,235

Changes
(3,614,906) ($3,614,906)
(834,082) 0 0
($834,082)
(98,839) 0
($98,839)
(1,366,086) 0
($1,366,086)
(474,684) ($474,684)
(52,991) ($52,991)
(100,263) ($100,263)

FY 2021 Budget
$44,007,708 $44,007,708
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $55,384,554
FY 2021 Budget
0 $0
26,378,624 7,751,145 1,920,000
$36,049,769
5,856,391 850,000
$6,706,391
6,008,936 855,701
$6,864,637
2,736,715 $2,736,715
947,070 $947,070
2,079,972 $2,079,972

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Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Consumer Protection Departmental Administration (DOA)
Marketing and Promotion
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

FY 2018 Expenditures
$3,464,688 35,604,672
5,799,752 9,830,597 2,981,384

SUBTOTAL

$57,681,093

(Excludes Attached Agencies)

Attached Agencies

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

$1,001,826 3,053,329

Payments to the Georgia Development Authority

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$4,055,155

FY 2019 Expenditures
$3,553,987 36,029,121
6,814,259 9,243,324 2,911,399
$138,552,090

FY 2020 Original Budget
$3,614,906 36,883,851
6,805,230 8,230,723 3,211,399
$58,746,109

$1,075,355 2,389,903
80,000,000
$3,465,258

$1,000,061 2,180,235
$3,180,296

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$61,736,248
8,181,285 2,984,743 $11,166,028

$142,017,348
8,409,792 4,498,457 $12,908,249

$61,926,405
8,601,145 2,775,701 $11,376,846

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

50,570,221 $50,570,221

129,109,099 $129,109,099

50,549,559 $50,549,559

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$3,470,310 36,563,227
6,703,428 7,258,642 3,082,943 $57,078,550
$960,059 2,080,301
$3,040,360
$60,118,910
8,601,145 2,775,701 $11,376,846
48,742,064 $48,742,064

FY 2021 Budget
36,049,769 6,706,391 6,864,637 2,736,715
$52,357,512
$947,070 2,079,972
$3,027,042 $55,384,554
8,601,145 2,775,701 $11,376,846 44,007,708 $44,007,708

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Department of Banking and Finance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) enforces and administers all state laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The Department regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered trust companies.
DBF also has responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks (MALPB) chartered in Georgia, as well as international banking organizations, and bank holding companies conducting business in Georgia. DBF has regulatory and licensing authority over mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, as well as money service businesses, which consists of sellers of payment instruments, money transmitters, and check cashers.
The Department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations. The Department approves proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and mergers and consolidations of financial institutions. The Department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION The Department has the authority to adopt rules and
regulations regarding the operation of financial institutions that 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 is also responsible for regulating and monitoring the condition of state-chartered 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 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 to include possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
AUTHORITY Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DBF) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 5. Transfer funds for personal services to the Financial Institution Supervision ($193,298) and the Non-
Depository Financial Institution Supervision ($18,523) programs to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and part-time assistance. Total Change
Financial Institution Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered
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. Reduce funds for four vacant positions and part-time assistance. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DBF) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance.

$1,388 (86,243)
(8,583) (19,964) ( 211,821) ($325,223)
($215,050) (16,265) (97,476) 193,298
($135,493)
($65,310) (360)
(28,521) 18,523
($75,668)
$2,256 (1,674)
1,619 (152,618)

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Program Budgets
5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 7. Increase funds for real estate rentals. 8. Transfer funds for personal services to Financial Institution Supervision program to reflect savings from the
elimination of one vacant position. Total Change
Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for five vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds for real estate to reflect savings from office space consolidation. 7. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation. 8. Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. 5. Transfer the Industrial Loan program from Office of Commissioner of Insurance to consolidate and streamline financial institution supervision. Total Change

(8,583) (14,484)
3,500 (145,759) ($315,743)
($5,006) 14,571
(298,247) (16,265) (90,971) (57,704) (31,902) 145,759
($339,765)
($1,489) 12,952 (360)
(26,550) 487,132 $471,685

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$13,444,308

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,444,308

Changes
($536,384) ($536,384)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$12,907,924 $12,907,924

$13,444,308 $13,444,308

Total Funds

$13,444,308

($536,384)

$12,907,924

$13,444,308

Changes
($183,823) ($183,823) ($183,823)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DBF)

State General Funds

2,869,759

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,869,759

Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

8,219,778

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,219,778

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

2,354,771

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,354,771

Changes
(325,223) ($325,223)
(135,493) ($135,493)
(75,668) ($75,668)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,544,536 $2,544,536

2,869,759 $2,869,759

8,084,285 $8,084,285

8,219,778 $8,219,778

2,279,103 $2,279,103

2,354,771 $2,354,771

Changes
(315,743) ($315,743)
(339,765) ($339,765)
471,685 $471,685

FY 2021 Budget
$13,260,485 $13,260,485 $13,260,485
FY 2021 Budget
2,554,016 $2,554,016
7,880,013 $7,880,013
2,826,456 $2,826,456

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DBF) Financial Institution Supervision Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$3,101,807 8,114,905
2,322,763 $13,539,475
$13,539,475

FY 2019 Expenditures
$2,842,240 8,008,377
2,299,644 $13,150,261

FY 2020 Original Budget
$2,869,759 8,219,778
2,354,771 $13,444,308

$13,150,261

$13,444,308

307,995 $307,995
13,231,480 $13,231,480

64,971 $64,971
13,085,290 $13,085,290

13,444,308 $13,444,308

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$2,544,536 8,084,285 2,279,103
$12,907,924 $12,907,924
12,907,924 $12,907,924

FY 2021 Budget
$2,554,016 7,880,013 2,826,456
$13,260,485 $13,260,485
13,260,485 $13,260,485

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department 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. DBHDD operates five state regional hospitals and provides community-based services through 24 Community Service Boards and various other private providers.
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 providers, including Community Service Boards.
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 in residential settings. The division includes programs related to substance abuse treatment, prevention, and DUI intervention.

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, 17-7-131,
17-18-1, 26, 31, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, 49, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Developmental Disabilities division provides services to consumers with developmental disabilities, who have chronic conditions that developed before age 22 and that limit an individual's ability to function mentally and/or physically. Georgia's state-supported services are aimed at helping families to continue to care for a relative in their homes when possible, serving people who do not live with their families in a home setting, and promoting independence and self-determination.

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Program Budgets

Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Adult Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. Total Change

$1,406
(4,939,920) ($4,938,514)

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures.
3. Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research.
4. Reduce funds for personal services.
Total Change

$183,844
(1,000,000) (1,000,000) (1,017,982) ($2,834,138)

Adult Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services.
3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Total Change

$143,580
(1,060,763) (14,622)
($931,805)

Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services.
3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
4. Reduce funds for provider support and training.
5. Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.
Total Change

$423,130
(745,782) (10,798)
(1,148,837) (1,994,944) ($3,477,231)

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
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$227 $227
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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (Total Funds: ($2,175,372))
3. Reflect savings from the delayed start date of a crisis stabilization unit. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential
services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for community innovation programs. 3. Reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services. 4. Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures. 5. Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds for supported employment and education services. 7. Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation.
Total Change
Departmental Administration (DBHDD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental
disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services. Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Total Change

$3,917 (1,087,686) (1,664,762) ($2,748,531)
$11,073 $11,073
$2,171 (342,131) (406,691) (1,046,881) (1,974,566) (3,060,000) (5,923,288) ($12,751,386)
$64,015 (1,553,023) ($1,489,008)
$172,406 (3,656,848)
(635,712) ($4,120,154)

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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 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. Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY 2020. 2. Utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program. Total Change
Sexual Offender Review Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Adult Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. Total Change
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Increase funds to annualize the cost of 125 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for the intellectually and developmentally disabled. 5. Eliminate one-time funds for permanent supported housing for individuals with developmental disabilities in Forsyth County. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia Options. 7. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. 8. Reduce funds for intensive family support services.

$450 $450
($14,000) (9,188)
($23,188)
($38,437) ($38,437)
($1,353) 1,619
(4,939,920) ($4,939,654)
$82,603 (69,143) 2,041,263 2,749,798 (50,000) (100,000) 2,127,829 (1,000,000)

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Program Budgets

9. Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research. 10. Reduce funds for personal services.
Total Change
Adult Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health
screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Provide funds for the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus to begin October 2020. 4. Reduce funds for personal services. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
Adult Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential
services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to
67.03%. 5. Reduce funds for personal services. 6. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 7. Reduce funds for provider support and training. 8. Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates. 9. Reduce funds for behavioral health services.
Total Change
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal
from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to
promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (Total Funds:
($2,175,372)) Total Change

(1,000,000) (1,357,309) $3,425,041
($97,148) 1,530,613 6,637,388 (1,414,351)
(19,496) $6,637,006
$120,711 (104,328) 5,107,473
461,019 (994,376)
(14,397) (1,219,593) (2,452,885) (8,341,192) ($7,437,568)
($224) ($224)
($2,867) 13,760
(1,087,686) ($1,076,793)

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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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Reduce funds for community innovation programs. 3. Reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services. 4. Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures. 5. Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds for supported employment and education services. 7. Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation. 8. Eliminate one-time funds for crisis and telehealth services.
Total Change
Departmental Administration (DBHDD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental
disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for personal services.
Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for personal services. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Total Change

($7,646) 9,713
$2,067
($1,824) (456,174) (542,255) (1,395,841) (1,974,566) (3,542,709) (5,923,288) (234,000) ($14,070,657)
($7,560) (45,947)
47,756 (2,329,534) ($2,335,285)
($109,336) (139,099) 1,384,917
(4,875,797) (847,616)
($4,586,931)

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 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. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY 2020. 3. Utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program.
Total Change
Sexual Offender Review Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that
present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Reduce funds for personal services. 3. Transfer funds for two analyst positions from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Total Change

($306) ($306)
$3,238 (14,000) (20,781) ($31,543)
$3,238 (53,415) 160,146 $109,969

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,220,555,453

Tobacco Settlement Funds

10,255,138

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,810,591

Community Mental Health Service 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 Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,163,709 30,261,291
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $149,566,334

Changes
($33,340,642) 0
($33,340,642)
$0 (1,087,686)
0 0 0 0 ($1,087,686)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$1,187,214,811 10,255,138
$1,197,469,949

$1,220,555,453 10,255,138
$1,230,810,591

$14,163,709 29,173,605
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $148,478,648

$14,163,709 30,261,291
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $149,566,334

Changes
($24,304,878) 0
($24,304,878)
$0 (1,087,686)
0 0 0 0 ($1,087,686)

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,408,568,597

$0 $0
($34,428,328)

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,374,140,269

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,408,568,597

$0 $0
($25,392,564)

FY 2021 Budget
$1,196,250,575 10,255,138
$1,206,505,713
$14,163,709 29,173,605
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $148,478,648
$28,191,672 $28,191,672 $1,383,176,033

FY 2020 Original Budget

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

54,778,558 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720

Other Funds

434,903

TOTAL FUNDS

$99,467,692

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant

348,714,478 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142

Other Funds

22,660,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$431,947,340

Adult Forensic Services

State General Funds

101,661,469

Other Funds

26,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,687,969

Adult Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program

442,635,278 6,726,178 2,070,420

Changes
(4,938,514) 0
0 0
0 0 ($4,938,514)
(2,834,138) 0 0 0 0
($2,834,138)
(931,805) 0
($931,805)
(3,477,231) 0 0

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

49,840,044 50,000

54,778,558 50,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

12,096,720 434,903
$94,529,178
345,880,340 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$429,113,202
100,729,664 26,500
$100,756,164
439,158,047 6,726,178 2,070,420

12,096,720 434,903
$99,467,692
348,714,478 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$431,947,340
101,661,469 26,500
$101,687,969
442,635,278 6,726,178 2,070,420

Changes
(4,939,654) 0
0 0
0 0 ($4,939,654)
3,425,041 0 0 0 0
$3,425,041
6,637,006 0
$6,637,006
(7,437,568) 0 0

FY 2021 Budget
49,838,904 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 434,903
$94,528,038
352,139,519 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$435,372,381
108,298,475 26,500
$108,324,975
435,197,710 6,726,178 2,070,420
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Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2020 Original Budget
3,062,355

Changes 0

Other Funds

1,090,095

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$455,584,326

($3,477,231)

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

State General Funds

3,309,176

227

Medical Assistance

Program

50,000

0

Prevention and Treatment

of Substance Abuse Block

Grant

7,878,149

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,237,325

$227

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

15,205,244 3,588,692

(2,748,531) (1,087,686)

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,793,936

($3,836,217)

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

State General Funds

6,571,099

11,073

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,571,099

$11,073

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program

71,537,730 7,437,531 2,886,984

(12,751,386) 0 0

Other Funds

85,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$81,947,245 ($12,751,386)

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

38,825,569 9,278,613

(1,489,008) 0

Other Funds

22,133

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$48,126,315

($1,489,008)

Direct Care Support Services

State General Funds

134,819,634

(4,120,154)

Other Funds

3,873,041

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$138,692,675

($4,120,154)

Substance Abuse Prevention

State General Funds

1,027,280

450

Prevention and Treatment

of Substance Abuse Block

Grant

9,996,415

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,023,695

$450

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

579,690 2,019,042

TOTAL FUNDS Sexual Offender Review Board
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$2,598,732
890,248 $890,248

108

(23,188) 0
($23,188)
(38,437) ($38,437)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

3,062,355 1,090,095 $452,107,095

3,062,355 1,090,095 $455,584,326

3,309,403 50,000

3,309,176 50,000

Changes 0 0
($7,437,568)
(224) 0

7,878,149 $11,237,552
12,456,713 2,501,006
$14,957,719
6,582,172 $6,582,172
58,786,344 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$69,195,859
37,336,561 9,278,613 22,133
$46,637,307
130,699,480 3,873,041
$134,572,521
1,027,730

7,878,149 $11,237,325

0 ($224)

15,205,244
3,588,692 $18,793,936

(1,076,793)
(1,087,686) ($2,164,479)

6,571,099 $6,571,099

2,067 $2,067

71,537,730
7,437,531
2,886,984 85,000
$81,947,245

(14,070,657)
0
0 0 ($14,070,657)

38,825,569
9,278,613 22,133
$48,126,315

(2,335,285)
0 0 ($2,335,285)

134,819,634 3,873,041
$138,692,675

(4,586,931) 0
($4,586,931)

1,027,280

(306)

9,996,415 $11,024,145

9,996,415 $11,023,695

0 ($306)

FY 2021 Budget
3,062,355 1,090,095 $448,146,758
3,308,952 50,000
7,878,149 $11,237,101
14,128,451 2,501,006
$16,629,457
6,573,166 $6,573,166
57,467,073 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$67,876,588
36,490,284 9,278,613 22,133
$45,791,030
130,232,703 3,873,041
$134,105,744
1,026,974
9,996,415 $11,023,389

556,502
2,019,042 $2,575,544

579,690
2,019,042 $2,598,732

(31,543)
0 ($31,543)

548,147
2,019,042 $2,567,189

851,811 $851,811

890,248 $890,248

109,969 $109,969

1,000,217 $1,000,217

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
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 (DBHDD)
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)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$115,387,518 409,566,622 98,618,000 422,170,170 8,002,343 15,628,647 6,449,551 63,356,178 47,890,835 138,383,858 17,594,279
$1,343,048,001
$2,501,306 779,499
$3,280,805

FY 2019 Expenditures
$122,982,639
408,123,403 100,083,307 437,434,810
7,893,640
19,444,551
6,399,607
92,794,022
47,973,056 141,426,921
16,219,240 $1,400,775,196

FY 2020 Original Budget
$99,467,692
431,947,340 101,687,969 455,584,326
11,237,325
18,793,936
6,571,099
81,947,245
48,126,315 138,692,675
11,023,695 $1,405,079,617

$3,158,410 732,166
$3,890,576

$2,598,732 890,248
$3,488,980

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$1,346,328,806
206,891,225 38,533,971
$245,425,196

$1,404,665,772
204,105,408 32,158,976
$236,264,384

$1,408,568,597
149,566,334 28,191,672
$177,758,006

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,090,648,468 10,255,138
$1,100,903,606

1,158,146,249 10,255,138
$1,168,401,387

1,220,555,453 10,255,138
$1,230,810,591

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$94,529,178 429,113,202 100,756,164 452,107,095
11,237,552 14,957,719
6,582,172 69,195,859 46,637,307 134,572,521 11,024,145 $1,370,712,914
$2,575,544 851,811
$3,427,355
$1,374,140,269
148,478,648 28,191,672
$176,670,320
1,187,214,811 10,255,138
$1,197,469,949

FY 2021 Budget $94,528,038 435,372,381 108,324,975 448,146,758
11,237,101 16,629,457
6,573,166 67,876,588 45,791,030 134,105,744 11,023,389 $1,379,608,627
$2,567,189 1,000,217
$3,567,406
$1,383,176,033
148,478,648 28,191,672
$176,670,320
1,196,250,575 10,255,138
$1,206,505,713

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) serves as the state's lead agency in local government assistance, safe and affordable housing, and community and economic development.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DCA's community development initiatives aim to help the state's communities with job growth and creation. DCA offers economic development and redevelopment incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state. The Department also partners with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to promote economic development through the regional economic business assistance initiative.
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.

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 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.

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, rental housing assistance to low and moderate-income individuals, 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.

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.
The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust was established with the purpose of educating citizens of Georgia on the consequences of hate and prejudice through lessons on the Holocaust. With a variety of programs, the Commission fosters tolerance, good citizenship, and character development among the young people of the state.
The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) was established to provide a regional governance and funding structure to improve coordination, integration, and efficiency of transit in metro Atlanta. The ATL is administratively attached to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and is responsible for developing a regional transit plan that encompasses all transit projects and initiatives to be developed.

AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 32, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Building Construction Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all
new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for contractual services for regional commission services. 2. Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DCA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)
3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman. 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. Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. 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 moderate- income 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
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$0 $0
($140,186) (90,000)
($230,186)
$1,723 (15,000) (56,225) ($69,502)
($130,000) ($130,000)
$0 $0
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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
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 one-time funds to purchase three vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY 2021. Total Change
Rental Housing Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income
households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenantbased 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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties. 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. Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need. 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. Reduce funds for the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative. 2. Eliminate funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change

$60,000 $60,000
$0 $0
($64,754) ($64,754)
($100,000) ($100,000)
($300,000) (75,000) (85,798)
($460,798)

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Department of Community Affairs
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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance. 2. Eliminate one-time funds for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (HB 31 intent language considered
non-binding by the Governor). 3. Reduce funds.
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. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
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 contractual services. 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. No change. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for special purpose grants. Total Change
Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL)
Authority. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

($27,588) (50,000)
(500,000) ($577,588)
($13,369) ($13,369)
($33,740) ($33,740)
$0 $0
($3,675,000) ($3,675,000)
$0 $0

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Transfer other funds to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance's Fire Safety program to consolidate and streamline industrialized and manufactured building inspections. (Total Funds: ($232,353)) Total Change
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. Reduce funds for contractual services for regional commission services. 2. Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. 3. Transfer contract for environmental projects to the Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Trust Fund program to align key activities. Total Change

Yes $0
($140,186) (90,000)
(175,000) ($405,186)

Departmental Administration (DCA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
3. Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)
4. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman. Total Change

($1,356) (3,303)
(15,000)
(224,902)
($244,561)

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment.
3. Eliminate funds for the Americorps contract.
Total Change

$639
(130,000) (481,788) ($611,149)

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 moderate- income 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
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. Realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. Total Change
Rental Housing Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income
households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenantbased 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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties. 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. Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need. 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. Reduce funds for the Athens Design Studio to reflect the discontinuation of design services. 2. Eliminate funds for Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative. 3. Eliminate one-time funds for the initial mapping phase of the Georgia Broadband Deployment initiative per SB 402 (2018 Session). 4. Reduce one-time funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support. 5. Eliminate one-time funds for the Clayton County Food Pantry. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank. 7. Eliminate one-time funds for the Overcomers House food program. 8. Transfer funds from the Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation program to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives. (Total Funds: $2,029,528) Total Change

($63,838) ($63,838)
$0 $0
($64,754) ($64,754)
($100,000) ($100,000)
($163,798) (300,000)
(2,000,000) (75,000) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000)
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Department of Community Affairs
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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance. 2. Eliminate one-time funds for the Savannah Logistics and Technology Corridor and leverage existing
resources at the Center of Innovation for Logistics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. 3. Eliminate one-time funds for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (HB 31 intent language considered
non-binding by the Governor). 4. Reduce funds.
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. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to the Board of Regents of the University System of
Georgia to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (Total Funds: ($287,912)) 4. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by transferring the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Total Change
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 contractual services. 2. Eliminate funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts. 3. Eliminate funds for Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. 4. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association.
Total Change
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by
operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for Xpress operations. 2. Transfer funds to the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority for Xpress operations per HB 930 (2018 Session). 3. Utilize existing funds to administer the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Development of Regional Impacts initiatives. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for special purpose grants. Total Change

($28,000) (400,000)
(50,000) (500,000) ($978,000)
($2,656) 1,396
(267,912) (65,054)
($334,226)
($50,610) (206,800) (188,000) (398,085) ($843,495)
$3,406,161 (15,884,980)
Yes ($12,478,819)
($3,675,000) ($3,675,000)

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for Xpress operations per HB 930 (2018 Session). 2. Examine Xpress fare recovery ratios.
Total Change

15,884,980 Yes
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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$74,793,780

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$74,793,780

State General Funds - Prior Year Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0
$168,080,232 $168,080,232

Changes
($5,294,937) ($5,294,937)
$0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$69,498,843 $69,498,843

$74,793,780 $74,793,780

$0
$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$0
$168,080,232 $168,080,232

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$14,968,980 $14,968,980
$257,842,992

$0 $0
($5,294,937)

$14,968,980 $14,968,980
$252,548,055

$14,968,980 $14,968,980
$257,842,992

Changes
($5,499,910) ($5,499,910)
$0 $1,001,592 $1,001,592 ($252,353) ($252,353) ($4,750,671)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Building Construction

State General Funds

262,438

0

Other Funds

232,353

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$494,791

$0

Coordinated Planning State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

3,797,135 $3,797,135

(230,186) ($230,186)

Departmental Administration (DCA)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

1,427,161
2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,335,596

(69,502)
0 0 ($69,502)

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,177,063 47,503,822

(130,000) 0

Other Funds

631,978

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$50,312,863

($130,000)

Homeownership Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

2,518,296

0

Other Funds

5,600,238

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,118,534

$0

Regional Services

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

1,121,704
200,000 140,752 $1,462,456

60,000
0 0 $60,000

Rental Housing Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

111,873,539

0

Other Funds

4,145,738

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$116,019,277

$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

262,438 232,353 $494,791

262,438 232,353 $494,791

3,566,949 $3,566,949

3,797,135 $3,797,135

1,357,659
2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,266,094

1,427,161
2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,335,596

2,047,063
47,503,822 631,978
$50,182,863

2,177,063
47,503,822 631,978
$50,312,863

2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,181,704
200,000 140,752 $1,522,456

2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,121,704
200,000 140,752 $1,462,456

111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

Changes
0 (232,353) ($232,353)
(405,186) ($405,186)
(244,561) 0 0
($244,561)
(611,149) 0 0
($611,149)
0 0 $0
(63,838) 0 0
($63,838)
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$69,293,870 $69,293,870
$0 $169,081,824 $169,081,824
$14,716,627 $14,716,627 $253,092,321
FY 2021 Budget
262,438 0
$262,438
3,391,949 $3,391,949
1,182,600 2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,091,035
1,565,914 47,503,822
631,978 $49,701,714
2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,057,866 200,000 140,752
$1,398,618
111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Research and Surveys

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

421,363 50,000
$471,363

Special Housing Initiatives

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

3,162,892
3,050,864 451,588
$6,665,344

State Community Development Programs

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

3,721,434
0 100,000 $3,821,434

State Economic Development Programs

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

18,553,462 476,088
$19,029,550

Changes
(64,754) 0
($64,754)
(100,000) 0 0
($100,000)
(460,798) 0 0
($460,798)
(577,588) 0
($577,588)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

843,495 $843,495

(33,740) ($33,740)

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

State General Funds

12,809,285

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,809,285

$0

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

23,675,000 145,521
$23,820,521

(3,675,000) 0
($3,675,000)

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

334,226 20,000
$354,226

(13,369) 0
($13,369)

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

State General Funds

2,487,122

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,487,122

$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

356,609 50,000
$406,609

421,363 50,000
$471,363

3,062,892
3,050,864 451,588
$6,565,344

3,162,892
3,050,864 451,588
$6,665,344

3,260,636
0 100,000 $3,360,636

3,721,434
0 100,000 $3,821,434

17,975,874 476,088
$18,451,962

18,553,462 476,088
$19,029,550

Changes
(64,754) 0
($64,754)
(100,000) 0 0
($100,000)
(1,585,862) 1,001,592 0 ($584,270)
(978,000) 0
($978,000)

809,755 $809,755
12,809,285 $12,809,285
20,000,000 145,521
$20,145,521
320,857 20,000
$340,857
2,487,122 $2,487,122

843,495 $843,495

(843,495) ($843,495)

12,809,285 $12,809,285

(12,478,819) ($12,478,819)

23,675,000 145,521
$23,820,521

(3,675,000) 0
($3,675,000)

334,226 20,000
$354,226

(334,226) (20,000)
($354,226)

2,487,122 $2,487,122

15,884,980 $15,884,980

FY 2021 Budget
356,609 50,000
$406,609
3,062,892 3,050,864
451,588 $6,565,344
2,135,572 1,001,592
100,000 $3,237,164
17,575,462 476,088
$18,051,550
0 $0
330,466 $330,466
20,000,000 145,521
$20,145,521
0 0 $0
18,372,102 $18,372,102

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Building Construction
Coordinated Planning Departmental Administration (DCA)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$509,000 33,062,027
7,212,343

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

45,838,444 7,654,214 1,395,601
118,203,742 556,541
6,300,856 1,067,688 26,906,557 $248,707,013
$788,495 14,759,285 34,500,000

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$50,047,780

FY 2019 Expenditures
$447,510 4,018,681
8,006,906

FY 2020 Original Budget
$494,791 3,797,135
7,335,596

49,627,105 6,863,357 1,336,508
114,910,756 340,155
6,740,992
1,390,178
41,694,428 $235,376,576

50,312,863 8,118,534 1,462,456
116,019,277 471,363
6,665,344
3,821,434
19,029,550 $217,528,343

$788,495 12,809,285 62,718,978
443,150 491,361
$77,251,269

$843,495 12,809,285 23,820,521
354,226 2,487,122
$40,314,649

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$298,754,793
166,214,266 290,474
14,224,415 237,638
$180,966,793

$312,627,845
166,946,851
14,114,496 268,499
$181,329,846

$257,842,992 168,080,232 14,968,980
$183,049,212

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

115,838,001 1,950,000
$117,788,001

131,297,998 $131,297,998

74,793,780 $74,793,780

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$494,791 3,566,949 7,266,094
50,182,863 8,118,534 1,522,456
116,019,277 406,609
6,565,344 3,360,636 18,451,962 $215,955,515
$809,755 12,809,285 20,145,521
340,857 2,487,122 $36,592,540
$252,548,055
168,080,232
14,968,980
$183,049,212
69,498,843
$69,498,843

FY 2021 Budget
$262,438 3,391,949 7,091,035
49,701,714 8,118,534 1,398,618
116,019,277 406,609
6,565,344 3,237,164 18,051,550 $214,244,232
330,466 20,145,521
18,372,102 $38,848,089
$253,092,321
169,081,824 14,716,627
$183,798,451
69,293,870
$69,293,870

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Department of Community Health
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Health (DCH) was 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 1.9 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-for-service delivery system. Most 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 67% of health care costs each fiscal year.
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 approximately 120,000 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 138% and 247% of the federal poverty level to participate in the program. Most PeachCare members are enrolled in the CMO system.
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 almost 665,000 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 premium 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) unit 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 Georgia 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 statewide.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses physicians
and other health care practitioners and enforces the Medical Practice Act.
The Georgia Board of Health Care 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 the 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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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services (DHS) effective November 1, 2019. (Total Funds: ($10,139,760))
3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($402,686)) 4. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($1,546,774))
Total Change
Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and
dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Health Care Access and Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to
improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce one-time funds for the Rural Health Systems Innovation Center. Total Change
Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$4,901 (2,544,383)
(201,343) (703,656) ($3,444,481)
$140 (33,744) ($33,604)
$142 (31,148) ($31,006)
$92 (463,000) ($462,908)
$2,725 $2,725

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Program Budgets
Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that
serve medically indigent Georgians. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals. (Total Funds: $70,336,391) Total Change
Medicaid- Aged, Blind and Disabled Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals.
There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $200,085,469) 2. Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $20,787,054) 3. Reflect an increase in the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. 4. Replace $1,844,241 in nursing home provider fee funds with state general funds. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($335,894,206)) 2. Replace $5,721,600 in state general funds with tobacco settlement funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia
children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need. (Total Funds: $66,952,459) 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: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration per
SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
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$23,000,000 $23,000,000
$65,267,880 6,780,737 3,936,297 Yes
$75,984,914
($109,568,690) Yes
($109,568,690)
$5,717,740 $5,717,740
$0 $0
($20,000) (80,000) Yes
($100,000) 123

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Program Budgets
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health. 2. Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment to reflect utilization rates. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. 2. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant. 2. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, physician assistants, and physicians. 2. Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians. 3. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). 2. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change

($273,358) (40,000) (14,603) Yes
($327,961)
($961,596) Yes
($961,596)
($1,157,269) Yes
($1,157,269)
($500,000) (130,000) Yes
($630,000)
($170,700) Yes
($170,700)

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Program Budgets
Georgia Composite Medical Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants,
respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, 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. Eliminate funds for one medical director position. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 2. Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position. 4. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through the implementation of System Automation licensure software. 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. Eliminate funds for a data management system. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor). 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services (DHS)
effective November 1, 2019. (Total Funds: ($14,802,500)) 6. Transfer funds from the Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid program for enrollment-based growth. (Total Funds:
$7,461,040) 7. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from
88.61% to 76.92%. (Total Funds: $0) 8. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($953,228)) 9. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($2,910,776))
Total Change
Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and
dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

($150,000) (5,000)
(25,000) (70,314) ($250,314)
($184,940) (16,230) (29,015) (52,306)
($282,491)
($787) (3,460) (87,775) 52,107 (3,711,633) 3,730,520 3,354,747 (476,614) (1,385,657) $1,471,448
($1,084) 4,857
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Program Budgets
3. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Health Care Access and Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to
improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce one-time funds for the Rural Health Systems Innovation Center. Total Change
Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. Total Change
Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that
serve medically indigent Georgians. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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: 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $308,515,292) 2. Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $57,442,757) 3. Increase funds for Medicare Part D Clawback payment. 4. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. (Total Funds: $0)

(50,616) ($46,843)
($1,107) 8,094
(46,722) ($39,735)
$4,857 (463,000) ($458,143)
($1,014) 22,952
$21,938
$0 $0
$101,501,531 18,898,667 5,229,225 14,535,265

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Program Budgets
5. Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support hospitals with graduate medical education programs. (Total Funds $4,818,590)
6. Replace $160,662 in nursing home provider fee funds with state general funds. (Total Funds: $0) 7. Replace $2,042,672 in state general funds with hospital provider payment funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($55,530,155)) 2. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program for enrollment-based growth. (Total Funds:
($11,338,967)) 3. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to
67.03%. (Total Funds: $0) 4. Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support
hospitals with graduate medical education programs. (Total Funds: $4,104,724) 5. Provide funds for the Health Insurer Provider Fee (HIF). (Total Funds: $118,166,263) 6. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from
88.61% to 76.92%. (Total Funds: $0) 7. Replace $17,994,069 in state general funds with hospital provider payment funds. (Total Funds: $0) 8. Replace $10,399,083 in state general funds with tobacco settlement funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia
children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need. (Total Funds: $31,480,749) 2. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from
88.61% to 76.92%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is
competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Reduce funds for personal services. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 4. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration per
SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

1,585,316 Yes Yes
$141,750,004
($18,269,421) (3,730,520) 1,900,057 1,350,454 38,876,700 21,653,919 Yes Yes $41,781,189
$6,346,519 38,328,463 $44,674,982
$0 $0
$4,857 (80,000) (20,000)
Yes ($95,143)
127

Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for 133 new residency slots in primary care medicine. 2. Provide funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. 3. Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track Program at Memorial Health. 4. Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment fair to reflect utilization rates. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds for fellowships at Augusta University. 7. Reduce funds for the start-up grant for the South Georgia Medical Center residency program provided for in FY 2020. 8. Reduce funds for Augusta University for the Rural Surgery Initiative provided for in FY 2020. 9. Reduce funds for Augusta University for child and adolescent psychiatry slots provided for in FY 2020. 10. Reduce funds for Augusta University for the three-year primary care residency track for physicians provided for in FY 2020. 11. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Increase funds for operations at Mercer University School of Medicine's four-year medical school campus in Columbus. 2. Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. 3. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant. 2. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, assistants, and physicians. 2. Reduce funds to eliminate malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in counties that currently have one or less physicians. 3. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change

$2,500,274 164,350
(399,684) (40,000) (14,603)
(125,000) (30,000) (58,372) (58,372) (58,372) Yes
$1,880,221
$841,192 (1,442,395)
Yes ($601,203)
($1,735,903) Yes
($1,735,903)
($500,000) (130,000) Yes ($630,000)

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Georgia Board of Health Care 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. Reduce funds for one-time marketing and outreach in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia campus. 2. Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). 3. Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). Total Change
Georgia Composite Medical Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Eliminate funds for one medical director position. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 3. Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position. 5. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through System Automation licensure software. Total Change
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Eliminate funds for a data management system. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 6. Reduce funds for personal services. Total Change

($318,150) (284,500) Yes
($602,650)
$19,426 (150,000)
(5,000) (25,000) (120,471) ($281,045)
($1,374) 1,619
(184,940) (56,288) (29,015) (61,024)
($331,022)

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$2,952,924,073

Tobacco Settlement Funds

125,753,197

Nursing Home Provider Fees

157,326,418

Hospital Provider Payment

336,598,954

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,572,602,642

Changes
($16,593,000) 5,721,600
(1,844,241) 0
($12,715,641)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$2,936,331,073 131,474,797 155,482,177 336,598,954
$3,559,887,001

$2,952,924,073 125,753,197 157,326,418 336,598,954
$3,572,602,642

Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,352,254,432
427,870,992
26,643,401 $7,806,768,825

($38,057,868)
60,487,530
0 $22,429,662

$7,314,196,564
488,358,522
26,643,401 $7,829,198,487

$7,352,254,432
427,870,992
26,643,401 $7,806,768,825

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$15,649,092,261

$0 $0
$9,714,021

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$15,658,806,282

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$15,649,092,261

Changes

FY 2021 Budget

$196,482,933 10,399,083 (160,662) 20,036,741
$226,758,095
$236,188,281
(14,222,805)
0 $221,965,476
$0 $0 $448,723,571

$3,149,407,006 136,152,280 157,165,756 356,635,695
$3,799,360,737
$7,588,442,713
413,648,187
26,643,401 $8,028,734,301
$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794 $16,097,815,832

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DCH)

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
State Children's Insurance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

75,807,666 273,538,748
30,483,312 17,778,946

Other Funds

25,926,354

TOTAL FUNDS

$423,535,026

Georgia Board of Dentistry State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

843,594 $843,594

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

778,703 $778,703

Health Care Access and Improvement

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,696,148 416,250 172,588

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,284,986

Healthcare Facility Regulation
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,619,389 6,043,599 5,904,653

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

100,000 $25,667,641

Indigent Care Trust Fund

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

0 257,075,969

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Changes
(3,444,481) (7,892,649)
(747,189) 0 0
($12,084,319)
(33,604) ($33,604)
(31,006) ($31,006)
(462,908) 0 0
($462,908)
2,725 0 0 0
$2,725
23,000,000 47,336,391

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2021 Budget

72,363,185
265,646,099
29,736,123
17,778,946 25,926,354 $411,450,707

75,807,666
273,538,748
30,483,312
17,778,946 25,926,354 $423,535,026

1,471,448
(11,688,255)
(1,028,572)
0 0 ($11,245,379)

77,279,114
261,850,493
29,454,740
17,778,946 25,926,354 $412,289,647

809,990 $809,990

843,594 $843,594

(46,843) ($46,843)

796,751 $796,751

747,697 $747,697

778,703 $778,703

(39,735) ($39,735)

738,968 $738,968

13,233,240 416,250 172,588
$13,822,078
13,622,114 6,043,599 5,904,653 100,000
$25,670,366

13,696,148 416,250 172,588
$14,284,986
13,619,389 6,043,599 5,904,653 100,000
$25,667,641

(458,143) 0 0
($458,143)
21,938 0 0 0
$21,938

13,238,005 416,250 172,588
$13,826,843
13,641,327 6,043,599 5,904,653 100,000
$25,689,579

23,000,000 304,412,360

0 257,075,969

0

0

0

257,075,969

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

142,586,524 $399,662,493

Medicaid- Aged, Blind and Disabled

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,681,139,293 6,191,806
157,326,418 34,315,025
3,755,589,799 2,787,214

Other Funds

329,631,620

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,966,981,175

Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment
Medical Assistance Program

1,052,120,918 119,561,391 302,283,929
3,059,590,067

Other Funds

25,745,163

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,559,301,468

PeachCare

State General Funds
State Children's Insurance Program

27,198,633 397,387,680

Other Funds

151,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$424,738,096

State Health Benefit Plan

Other Funds

3,745,279,350

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,745,279,350

Changes 0
$70,336,391
77,829,155 0
(1,844,241) 0
148,823,906 0 0
$224,808,820
(115,290,290) 5,721,600 0
(226,325,516) 0
($335,894,206)
5,717,740 61,234,719
0 $66,952,459
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget
142,586,524
$469,998,884

FY 2020 Original Budget
142,586,524 $399,662,493

1,758,968,448 6,191,806
155,482,177 34,315,025
3,904,413,705 2,787,214
329,631,620 $6,191,789,995

1,681,139,293 6,191,806
157,326,418 34,315,025
3,755,589,799 2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,966,981,175

936,830,628
125,282,991
302,283,929
2,833,264,551 25,745,163
$4,223,407,262

1,052,120,918
119,561,391
302,283,929
3,059,590,067 25,745,163
$4,559,301,468

32,916,373
458,622,399 151,783
$491,690,555

27,198,633
397,387,680 151,783
$424,738,096

3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

State General Funds

1,201,646

(100,000)

1,101,646

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,201,646

($100,000)

$1,101,646

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

State General Funds

21,765,957

(327,961)

21,437,996

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,765,957

($327,961)

$21,437,996

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

State General Funds

24,039,911

(961,596)

23,078,315

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,039,911

($961,596)

$23,078,315

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

State General Funds

28,931,713

(1,157,269)

27,774,444

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,931,713

($1,157,269)

$27,774,444

1,201,646 $1,201,646
21,765,957 $21,765,957
24,039,911 $24,039,911
28,931,713 $28,931,713

Changes 0
$0
139,867,994 0
(160,662) 2,042,672 234,255,860
0 0 $376,005,864
13,388,037 10,399,083 17,994,069 13,620,676
0 $55,401,865
44,674,982 (13,194,233)
0 $31,480,749
0 $0
(95,143) ($95,143)
1,880,221 $1,880,221
(601,203) ($601,203)
(1,735,903) ($1,735,903)

FY 2021 Budget 142,586,524 $399,662,493
1,821,007,287 6,191,806
157,165,756 36,357,697
3,989,845,659 2,787,214
329,631,620 $6,342,987,039
1,065,508,955 129,960,474 320,277,998
3,073,210,743 25,745,163
$4,614,703,333
71,873,615 384,193,447
151,783 $456,218,845
3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350
1,106,503 $1,106,503
23,646,178 $23,646,178
23,438,708 $23,438,708
27,195,810 $27,195,810

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2020 Budget

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

State General Funds

2,360,000

(630,000)

1,730,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,360,000

($630,000)

$1,730,000

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

State General Funds

4,138,933

(170,700)

3,968,233

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,138,933

($170,700)

$3,968,233

Georgia Composite Medical Board

State General Funds

2,657,846

(250,314)

2,407,532

Other Funds

300,000

0

300,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,957,846

($250,314)

$2,707,532

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

State General Funds

2,623,723

(282,491)

2,341,232

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,623,723

($282,491)

$2,341,232

FY 2020 Original Budget
2,360,000 $2,360,000
4,138,933 $4,138,933
2,657,846 300,000
$2,957,846
2,623,723 $2,623,723

Changes
(630,000) ($630,000)
(602,650) ($602,650)
(281,045) 0
($281,045)
(331,022) ($331,022)

FY 2021 Budget
1,730,000 $1,730,000
3,536,283 $3,536,283
2,376,801 300,000
$2,676,801
2,292,701 $2,292,701

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DCH)
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 of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

FY 2018 Expenditures
$512,887,313 783,420 707,660
34,421,844 27,955,302 457,672,277 6,112,812,735 4,416,755,824 250,952,397 3,139,761,133 $14,954,709,905
$876,676
13,148,547
24,039,911
23,360,975
2,005,000
3,048,113

Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

3,403,202 2,180,182 $72,062,606

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$15,026,772,511
8,106,063,660 24,937,014
3,724,242,765 18,070,197
$11,873,313,636

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,575,761,600 112,102,290 161,574,691 304,020,295
$3,153,458,876

FY 2019 Expenditures
$638,462,368 861,388 857,497
22,099,256 23,339,163 469,986,649
6,510,782,382 4,405,999,832
303,954,444 3,349,852,286
$15,726,195,265

FY 2020 Original Budget
$423,535,026 843,594 778,703
14,284,986 25,667,641 399,662,493
5,966,981,175 4,559,301,468
424,738,096 3,745,279,350
$15,561,072,532

$989,571

$1,201,646

17,378,568

21,765,957

33,371,966

24,039,911

23,431,843

28,931,713

1,775,344

2,360,000

3,248,113 3,332,049 2,279,464 $85,806,918 $15,812,002,183

4,138,933 2,957,846 2,623,723 $88,019,729 $15,649,092,261

8,482,502,979 21,415,930
3,920,708,739 5,352,896
$12,429,980,544
2,766,551,815 127,252,432 154,262,561 333,954,831
$3,382,021,639

7,806,768,825
4,269,720,794
$12,076,489,619
2,952,924,073 125,753,197 157,326,418 336,598,954
$3,572,602,642

Amended FY 2020 Budget $411,450,707
809,990 747,697 13,822,078 25,670,366 469,998,884 6,191,789,995 4,223,407,262 491,690,555 3,745,279,350 $15,574,666,884
$1,101,646
21,437,996
23,078,315
27,774,444
1,730,000
3,968,233 2,707,532 2,341,232
$84,139,398
$15,658,806,282
7,829,198,487
4,269,720,794
$12,098,919,281
2,936,331,073 131,474,797 155,482,177 336,598,954
$3,559,887,001

FY 2021 Budget $412,289,647
796,751 738,968 13,826,843 25,689,579 399,662,493 6,342,987,039 4,614,703,333 456,218,845 3,745,279,350 $16,012,192,848
$1,106,503
23,646,178
23,438,708
27,195,810
1,730,000
3,536,283 2,676,801 2,292,701 $85,622,984
$16,097,815,832
8,028,734,301
4,269,720,794
$12,298,455,095
3,149,407,006 136,152,280 157,165,756 356,635,695
$3,799,360,737

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Department of Community Supervision
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 310, and on May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision (DCS). HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and probationers from the Department of Corrections to DCS. The bill also transferred oversight of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) to DCS.
Commencing operations on July 1, 2015, as a part of the executive branch of Georgia's government, the Department of Community Supervision is responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of approximately 225,000 adult felony offenders.
AGENCY 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.
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 nongovernmental 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.

COURT, BOARD, AND FIELD SERVICES
The Court, Board, and Field Services Division offers several 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 Sentencing Alternatives Day Reporting Centers Electronic and Voice Monitoring Community Counseling Services
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 co-coordinates the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project.
AUTHORITY
Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.
Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users. 4. Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model. 5. Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. 6. Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry
program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. Total Change
Misdemeanor Probation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor
providers through inspection and investigation. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Total Change
Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental
stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing seven vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds by limiting travel. 4. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. 5. Transfer responsibility for the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. Total Change

$1,790 (254,565)
(38,542) ($291,317)
$32,879 (4,335,735)
(534,171) (428,193)
(45,971) Yes
($5,311,191)
$183 (63,080)
(2,646) ($65,543)
$810 (532,307)
(21,992) (403,123) (821,608) ($1,778,220)

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by reducing travel and by re-negotiating contracts. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users. 6. Reduce funds by reducing agency executive office space.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds by limiting travel and the number of purchase card users. 6. Reduce funds by re-negotating contracts. 7. Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model. 8. Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry
program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. 4. Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Total Change

$37 (21,917) ($21,880)
($13,343) (3,335) 17,807
(254,565) (38,542)
(215,327) ($507,305)
($1,830) (61,256) 725,241 (5,021,487) (534,172) (150,009) (1,247,735)
Yes ($6,291,248)
($341) 1,619 (63,080) (2,646) ($64,448)

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Transfer responsibility for the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. 4. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. 5. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. 6. Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds by limiting travel and re-negotiating contracts. 3. Utilize existing funds for real estate expenses. (OPB: Yes)
Total Change

($1,509) 25,901
(1,059,149) (2,461,510)
(84,963) (21,992) ($3,603,222)
($1,811) (22,876)
Yes ($24,687)

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$186,044,912

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$186,044,912

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$305,967 $305,967

Changes
($7,468,151) ($7,468,151)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$178,576,761 $178,576,761

$186,044,912 $186,044,912

$305,967 $305,967

$305,967 $305,967

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$171,229 $171,229
$186,522,108

$0 $0
($7,468,151)

$171,229 $171,229
$179,053,957

$171,229 $171,229
$186,522,108

Changes
($10,490,910) ($10,490,910)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($10,490,910)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Departmental Administration (DCS)

State General Funds

9,983,761

(291,317)

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,983,761

($291,317)

Field Services

State General Funds

167,463,210

(5,311,191)

Other Funds

10,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$167,473,210

($5,311,191)

Misdemeanor Probation

State General Funds

897,301

(65,543)

TOTAL FUNDS

$897,301

($65,543)

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

State General Funds

7,152,704

(1,778,220)

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,152,704

($1,778,220)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

547,936 305,967

Other Funds

161,229

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,015,132

(21,880)
0 0 ($21,880)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

9,692,444 $9,692,444

9,983,761 $9,983,761

162,152,019 10,000
$162,162,019

167,463,210 10,000
$167,473,210

831,758 $831,758

897,301 $897,301

5,374,484 $5,374,484

7,152,704 $7,152,704

526,056
305,967 161,229 $993,252

547,936
305,967 161,229 $1,015,132

Changes
(507,305) ($507,305)
(6,291,248) 0
($6,291,248)
(64,448) ($64,448)
(3,603,222) ($3,603,222)
(24,687) 0 0
($24,687)

FY 2021 Budget
$175,554,002 $175,554,002
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $176,031,198
FY 2021 Budget
9,476,456 $9,476,456
161,171,962 10,000
$161,181,962
832,853 $832,853
3,549,482 $3,549,482
523,249 305,967 161,229 $990,445

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Department of Community Supervision
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DCS) Field Services Misdemeanor Probation Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry
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 2018 Expenditures
$9,250,858 168,947,840
574,310
4,965,477 $183,738,485

FY 2019 Expenditures
$9,141,093 165,073,395
803,623
4,901,699 $179,919,810

FY 2020 Original Budget
$9,983,761 167,473,210
897,301
7,152,704 $185,506,976

$836,662 $836,662
$184,575,147
804,746 2,148,555 $2,953,301
181,621,846 $181,621,846

$993,188 $993,188
$180,912,998
1,195,331 2,066,197 $3,261,528
177,651,469 $177,651,469

$1,015,132 $1,015,132
$186,522,108
305,967 171,229 $477,196
186,044,912 $186,044,912

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$9,692,444 162,162,019
831,758 5,374,484 $178,060,705
$993,252
$993,252
$179,053,957
305,967 171,229 $477,196
178,576,761 $178,576,761

FY 2021 Budget
$9,476,456 161,181,962
832,853 3,549,482 $175,040,753
$990,445 $990,445
$176,031,198
305,967 171,229 $477,196
175,554,002 $175,554,002

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Department of Corrections
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) administers the prison sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 50,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. The Department serves the state in the following ways:
Protecting citizens from incarcerated and supervised inmates; correctional environments will be safe, secure, and disciplined for all staff and offenders.
Implementing sound correctional practices founded upon reliable and timely information; communications are enhanced through public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and effective departmental teamwork leading to a continuum of balanced sanctions available to the whole criminal justice system.
Preparing inmates to accept responsibility for their offenses, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead productive, crime-free lives. This involves providing rehabilitative services in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, behavioral counseling, education, and job training.
Developing a highly trained and professional workforce available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes offenders who pose a high risk from the community. GDC provides legally mandated services in the areas of physical, dental, and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services, and recreation.
GDC 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 GDC 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 (22): 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) and Probation Boot Camp (1): These two programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period that enforces strict discipline and paramilitary 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. GDC requires residents to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families.

Private Prisons (4): CoreCivic 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 7 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 nine-month, highly structured program that actively combines interventions intended to address both mental health and substance abuse issues in persons with co-occurring disorders with the intention of treating both disorders, related problems and the whole person more effectively.
Re-Entry Facility (1): GDC has reopened a state prison facility that has been remissioned to function as a re-entry facility for the Metro Atlanta area. The facility focuses on rehabilitating offenders to achieve recidivism reduction and accommodate re-entry needs. Offenders are connected, pre- and postrelease, with local stakeholders in the areas of employment, housing, education, treatment, and other services needed to successfully transition back into society.
Other agency operations critical to the state correctional system include 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 cost of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities while awaiting transfer into GDC custody 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 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOC) 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions. 3. Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. 4. Reduce funds for personal services and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services. 5. Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities. 6. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities. 7. Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. 8. Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent.
Total Change
Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details,
counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect savings from streamlining business processes. Total Change
Food and Farm Operations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items
used in preparing meals for offenders. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental
health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions. 3. Reduce funds to reflect conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental
health services contract.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$0 $0
$38,992 (291,667) (1,121,291)
(73,186) (186,789)
(35,333) (183,330)
(97,794) ($1,950,398)
$53,983 (28,250) $25,733
$2,009 $2,009
$12,614 (353,329) (4,556,510)
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Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
4. Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities. 5. Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation of electronic health records.
Total Change
Offender Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions. 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. Increase funds for private prisons effective April 1, 2020. 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, well-supervised 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations. 3. Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide. 4. Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities. 5. Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions. 6. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices. 7. Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. 8. Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series. 9. Reduce funds by redirecting education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities. 10. Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures. 11. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 12. Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs. 13. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment at state facilities. 14. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details. 15. Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. 16. Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. 17. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. Total Change

(690,390) (1,980,058) ($7,567,673)
$5,621 (1,325,000) ($1,319,379)
$625,000 $625,000
$789,415 (6,549,802) (1,200,000) (1,319,388) (2,652,394) (4,795,070) (8,984,763)
(515,053) (383,277) (430,784) (2,030,354) (2,111,326) (2,129,102) (1,106,000) (319,290)
(45,809) (1,482,897) ($35,265,894)

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Department of Corrections
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. 3. Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers. 4. Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOC) 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions. 6. Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. 7. Reduce funds for personal services and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services. 8. Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities. 9. Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. 10. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities. 11. Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping. 4. Reduce funds for one position to reflect savings from streamlining business practices. Total Change

$40,250 (39,353) (275,000) (1,562,175) ($1,836,278)
$0 $0
($3,939) (17,305) (32,865) 144,736 (500,000) (1,107,285) (116,960) (298,511) (298,330) (59,438) (130,392) ($2,420,289)
($45,500) 1,041,784 (513,870)
(45,148) $437,266

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Department of Corrections
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions. 5. Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental
health services contract. 6. Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.
Total Change
Offender Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to
ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions. 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. Increase funds for private prisons. 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, well-supervised 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,693) 27,039
$25,346
($891,088) (10,633) 17,496
(353,329) (4,996,333)
(690,390) ($6,924,277)
($4,738) 81,116
(1,325,000) ($1,248,622)
$2,500,000 $2,500,000
($35,231)

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Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime
obligations. 5. Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities
statewide. 6. Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human
resources positions at facilities. 7. Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions. 8. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices. 9. Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. 10. Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series. 11. Reduce funds by redirecting education administrative staff to open instruction positions at facilities. 12. Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures. 13. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 14. Reduce funds to reflect savings from consolidating training program offerings and reducing associated supply
needs. 15. Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs. 16. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities. 17. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. 18. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses to open Phase III of the Metro Reentry Facility. 19. Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. 20. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.
Total Change
Transition Centers
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations. 4. Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. 5. Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers. 6. Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures.
Total Change

(665,371) 8,964,117 (16,199,162) (3,000,000) (2,065,478) (2,654,394) (7,663,107) (8,984,763) (797,492) (612,524) (428,733) (2,030,354) (456,049) (2,111,326) (3,649,314) (3,549,377) 7,197,555
(45,810) (4,916,258) ($43,703,071)
($33,925) 569,402
(154,770) (39,353)
(275,000) (3,124,357) ($3,058,003)

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Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,210,480,569

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,210,480,569

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$170,555 $170,555

Changes
($47,286,880) ($47,286,880)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$1,163,193,689 $1,163,193,689

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$170,555 $170,555

$170,555 $170,555

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,224,215,727

$0 $0
($47,286,880)

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,176,928,847

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,224,215,727

Changes
($54,391,650) ($54,391,650)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($54,391,650)

FY 2021 Budget
$1,156,088,919 $1,156,088,919
$170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,169,824,077

FY 2020 Original Budget

County Jail Subsidy

State General Funds

5,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,000

Departmental Administration (DOC)

State General Funds

37,627,621

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,627,621

Detention Centers

State General Funds

48,448,452

Other Funds

2,453,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$50,901,952

Food and Farm Operations

State General Funds

27,625,589

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,625,589

Health

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

250,432,346 70,555

Other Funds

390,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$250,892,901

Offender Management

State General Funds

45,463,567

Other Funds

30,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$45,493,567

Private Prisons

State General Funds

139,784,108

TOTAL FUNDS

$139,784,108

State Prisons

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

628,258,169 100,000

Other Funds

10,691,103

TOTAL FUNDS

$639,049,272

Transition Centers

State General Funds

32,835,717

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,835,717

Changes
0 $0
(1,950,398) ($1,950,398)
25,733 0
$25,733
2,009 $2,009
(7,567,673) 0 0
($7,567,673)
(1,319,379) 0
($1,319,379)
625,000 $625,000
(35,265,894) 0 0
($35,265,894)
(1,836,278) ($1,836,278)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

5,000

5,000

0

$5,000

$5,000

$0

35,677,223 $35,677,223

37,627,621 $37,627,621

(2,420,289) ($2,420,289)

48,474,185 2,453,500
$50,927,685

48,448,452 2,453,500
$50,901,952

437,266 0
$437,266

27,627,598 $27,627,598

27,625,589 $27,625,589

25,346 $25,346

242,864,673
70,555 390,000 $243,325,228

250,432,346
70,555 390,000 $250,892,901

(6,924,277)
0 0 ($6,924,277)

44,144,188 30,000
$44,174,188

45,463,567 30,000
$45,493,567

(1,248,622) 0
($1,248,622)

140,409,108 $140,409,108

139,784,108 $139,784,108

2,500,000 $2,500,000

592,992,275
100,000 10,691,103 $603,783,378

628,258,169
100,000 10,691,103 $639,049,272

(43,703,071)
0 0 ($43,703,071)

30,999,439 $30,999,439

32,835,717 $32,835,717

(3,058,003) ($3,058,003)

FY 2021 Budget
5,000 $5,000
35,207,332 $35,207,332
48,885,718 2,453,500
$51,339,218
27,650,935 $27,650,935
243,508,069 70,555
390,000 $243,968,624
44,214,945 30,000
$44,244,945
142,284,108 $142,284,108
584,555,098 100,000
10,691,103 $595,346,201
29,777,714 $29,777,714

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

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures
$60,690
39,059,090 41,919,593 28,220,264 239,706,639 43,622,772 135,395,608 688,522,648 32,579,001
$1,249,086,305
$1,249,086,305

FY 2019 Expenditures
37,739,504 52,558,808 27,597,310 251,764,019 43,474,358 139,784,108 654,390,674 32,304,815
$1,239,613,596

FY 2020 Original Budget
$5,000
37,627,621 50,901,952 27,625,589 250,892,901 45,493,567 139,784,108 639,049,272 32,835,717
$1,224,215,727

$1,239,613,596

$1,224,215,727

3,323,557 63,454,605 $66,778,162
1,182,308,142 $1,182,308,142

3,432,108 54,167,749 $57,599,857
1,182,013,739 $1,182,013,739

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158
1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$5,000
35,677,223 50,927,685 27,627,598 243,325,228 44,174,188 140,409,108 603,783,378 30,999,439 $1,176,928,847
$1,176,928,847
170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158
1,163,193,689 $1,163,193,689

FY 2021 Budget
$5,000
35,207,332 51,339,218 27,650,935 243,968,624 44,244,945 142,284,108 595,346,201 29,777,714 $1,169,824,077
$1,169,824,077
170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158
1,156,088,919 $1,156,088,919

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Department of Defense
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the 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. In addition to its core mission, the agency also operates Youth Challenge Academies which provide educational opportunities to at-risk youth.
GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD The role of the Georgia Air National Guard is to provide fully
equipped and 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 volunteer State Defense Force is to serve as
an auxiliary unit in the event of a full mobilization and to provide assistance to state and local governments and civil organizations during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as support for the staging of special events.
YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY 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 16 to 18 years of age who are high-school dropouts, unemployed, drugfree, and not involved in the criminal justice system.
AUTHORITY Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Defense
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
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 man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for an Army Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded. Total Change
Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth
through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction (Total Funds: ($873,436)).
3. Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment (Total Funds: ($1,022,864)). Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Total Change
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 man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for an Army Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Total Change
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$823 $823
$2,007 (36,370) ($34,363)
$2,856 (218,359) (255,716) ($471,219)
($275) 953
(10,000) ($9,322)
$35,573 (36,370) (19,471) ($20,268)
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Department of Defense
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
3. Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction (Total Funds: ($1,289,360)).
4. Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment (Total Funds: ($1,509,944)). Total Change

($495) 66,382 (322,340) (377,486) ($633,939)

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Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,761,117

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,761,117

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

Changes
($504,759) ($504,759)
($1,422,225) ($1,422,225)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$12,256,358 $12,256,358

$12,761,117 $12,761,117

$64,923,406 $64,923,406

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$5,758,646 $5,758,646
$84,865,394

$0 $0
($1,926,984)

$5,758,646 $5,758,646
$82,938,410

$5,758,646 $5,758,646
$84,865,394

Changes
($663,529) ($663,529)
($2,099,478) ($2,099,478)
$0 $0 ($2,763,007)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOD)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,199,742 728,607

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,928,349

Military Readiness

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,416,562 44,727,802

Other Funds

5,465,237

TOTAL FUNDS

$55,609,601

Youth Educational Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,144,813 20,889,222

Other Funds

293,409

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,327,444

Changes
823 0
$823
(34,363) 0 0
($34,363)
(471,219) (1,422,225)
0 ($1,893,444)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,200,565
728,607 $1,929,172

1,199,742
728,607 $1,928,349

5,382,199
44,727,802 5,465,237
$55,575,238

5,416,562
44,727,802 5,465,237
$55,609,601

5,673,594
19,466,997 293,409
$25,434,000

6,144,813
20,889,222 293,409
$27,327,444

Changes
(9,322) 0
($9,322)
(20,268) 0 0
($20,268)
(633,939) (2,099,478)
0 ($2,733,417)

FY 2021 Budget
$12,097,588 $12,097,588
$64,246,153 $64,246,153
$5,758,646 $5,758,646 $82,102,387
FY 2021 Budget
1,190,420 728,607
$1,919,027
5,396,294 44,727,802
5,465,237 $55,589,333
5,510,874 18,789,744
293,409 $24,594,027

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOD) Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures
$2,011,289 46,449,755 23,085,199
$71,546,243

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,801,862 59,059,586 23,525,402
$84,386,850

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,928,349 55,609,601 27,327,444
$84,865,394

$71,546,243

$84,386,850

$84,865,394

54,411,742 5,284,034
$59,695,776
11,850,467 $11,850,467

67,491,768 5,304,442
$72,796,210
11,590,639 $11,590,639

66,345,631 5,758,646
$72,104,277
12,761,117 $12,761,117

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,929,172 55,575,238 25,434,000 $82,938,410
$82,938,410
64,923,406 5,758,646
$70,682,052
12,256,358 $12,256,358

FY 2021 Budget
$1,919,027 55,589,333 24,594,027 $82,102,387
$82,102,387
64,246,153 5,758,646
$70,004,799
12,097,588 $12,097,588

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Department of Driver Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) provides license and identification card issuance, driver education and training, and records management. The agency also oversees motorcycle safety, commercial driver's licensing and compliance, and DUI course certification. DDS was established by Executive Order on July 1, 2005, in accordance with HB 501. The three primary programs include Departmental Administration, License Issuance, and the Regulatory Compliance Division.
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
The Departmental Administration 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, 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 customer service centers, and seven part-time 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 Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DDS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and
commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications.
Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. 3. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications by leveraging technology. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses by recognizing savings from process changes. 6. Provide funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project. 7. Provide one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles. Total Change
Regulatory Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and
problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses by leveraging technology. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DDS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and
commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less.

$5,349 (126,814)
(11,525) (27,101) ($160,091)
$33,287 (527,000) (1,374,971) (654,348)
(50,000) 469,974 345,000 ($1,758,058)
$689 (96,216) (33,450)
(2,201) ($131,178)
($5,371) (37,457)
28,207

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budgets
4. Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications. 7. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications by leveraging technology. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses by recognizing savings from process changes. 7. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 8. Provide funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project. Total Change
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses by leveraging technology. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications. Total Change

(285,079) (11,525) (38,763) (10,457)
($360,445)
($233,089) 902,613
(527,000) (2,269,791)
(947,601) (50,000) (95,571) 531,144
($2,689,295)
($2,319) (4,828) 15,670
(218,084) (33,450) (3,098)
($246,109)

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$70,428,113

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,428,113

Changes
($2,049,327) ($2,049,327)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$68,378,786 $68,378,786

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$73,272,234

$0 $0
($2,049,327)

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$71,222,907

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$73,272,234

Changes
($3,295,849) ($3,295,849)
$0 $0 ($3,295,849)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DDS)

State General Funds

9,947,595

Other Funds

500,857

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,448,452

License Issuance

State General Funds

59,519,958

Other Funds

1,827,835

TOTAL FUNDS

$61,347,793

Regulatory Compliance

State General Funds

960,560

Other Funds

515,429

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,475,989

Changes
(160,091) 0
($160,091)
(1,758,058) 0
($1,758,058)
(131,178) 0
($131,178)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

9,787,504 500,857
$10,288,361

9,947,595 500,857
$10,448,452

57,761,900 1,827,835
$59,589,735

59,519,958 1,827,835
$61,347,793

829,382 515,429 $1,344,811

960,560 515,429 $1,475,989

Changes
(360,445) 0
($360,445)
(2,689,295) 0
($2,689,295)
(246,109) 0
($246,109)

FY 2021 Budget
$67,132,264 $67,132,264
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,976,385
FY 2021 Budget
9,587,150 500,857
$10,088,007
56,830,663 1,827,835
$58,658,498
714,451 515,429 $1,229,880

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DDS) 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 2018 Expenditures
$10,653,863 62,380,685 1,423,024
$74,457,572

FY 2019 Expenditures
$11,209,448 71,644,311 1,325,863
$84,179,622

FY 2020 Original Budget
$10,448,452 61,347,793 1,475,989
$73,272,234

$74,457,572

$84,179,622

$73,272,234

727,572 4,626,881 $5,354,453
69,103,119 $69,103,119

590,780 13,593,911 $14,184,691
69,994,931 $69,994,931

2,844,121 $2,844,121
70,428,113 $70,428,113

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$10,288,361 59,589,735 1,344,811
$71,222,907
$71,222,907
2,844,121 $2,844,121
68,378,786 $68,378,786

FY 2021 Budget $10,088,007
58,658,498 1,229,880
$69,976,385
$69,976,385
2,844,121 $2,844,121
67,132,264 $67,132,264

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Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles and Responsibilities

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care 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 PreKindergarten program, the federal 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 Pre-
Kindergarten 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 3,100 child care learning centers and over 1,400 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 through the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program.
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 85 million meals annually to eligible children. Nutrition Services provides healthy eating and physical activity training and resources for parents and providers through the USDA programs and Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits Program.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Quality Initiatives program works to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives program implements innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for young children. This includes funding for Georgia's three-star 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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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position.
2. Reduce funds for personal services ($104,537) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($65,800).
3. Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to reflect available federal match.
Total Change

($72,839) (170,337)
(500,000) ($743,176)

Nutrition Services

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 PreKindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh.
3. Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000).
4. Reduce funds for personal services to eliminate one vacant position.
Total Change

$1,066
(100,000) (854,058)
(77,767) ($1,030,759)

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. Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student

Yes

Achievement utilizing existing federal funds.

Total Change

$0

FY 2021 Budget Changes

Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position.
2. Reduce funds for personal services ($250,889) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($157,921).
3. Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to reflect available federal match.
Total Change

($72,839) (408,810)
(500,000) ($981,649)

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budgets

Nutrition Services
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. Total Change
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of PreKindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds for the longitudinal study of the impact of the Pre-Kindergarten program. 6. Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000) and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000). 7. Reduce funds for personal services to eliminate one vacant position. 8. Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh. 9. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and assistant teachers by 5 percent effective July 1, 2020. 10. Increase funds for the teacher supplement. 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. Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. Total Change

$0 $0
($1,454,776) (218)
(1,896) 6,475
(268,851) (410,000)
(81,149) (100,000) 14,129,378 1,660,263 $13,479,226
Yes $0

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$61,841,364

Lottery Funds

378,703,805

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$440,545,169

Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$138,020,447
97,618,088
155,463,964 $391,102,499

Changes
($743,176) (1,030,759) ($1,773,935)
$0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$61,098,188 377,673,046 $438,771,234

$61,841,364 378,703,805 $440,545,169

$138,020,447
97,618,088
155,463,964 $391,102,499

$138,020,447
97,618,088
155,463,964 $391,102,499

Changes
($981,649) 13,479,226 $12,497,577
$0 0 0
$0

FY 2021 Budget
$60,859,715 392,183,031 $453,042,746
$138,020,447 97,618,088
155,463,964 $391,102,499

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,102,000 $2,102,000
$833,749,668

$0 $0
($1,773,935)

$2,102,000 $2,102,000
$831,975,733

$2,102,000 $2,102,000
$833,749,668

$0 $0
$12,497,577

$2,102,000 $2,102,000
$846,247,245

Child Care Services
State General Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Nutrition Services Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Lottery Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Initiatives Child Care and Development Block Grant
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
61,841,364 102,013,932
97,618,088 7,288,964 25,000
$268,787,348
148,000,000 $148,000,000
378,703,805 175,000
$378,878,805
36,006,515 2,077,000
$38,083,515

Changes
(743,176) 0 0 0 0
($743,176)
0 $0
(1,030,759) 0
($1,030,759)
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

61,098,188
102,013,932
97,618,088
7,288,964 25,000
$268,044,172

61,841,364
102,013,932
97,618,088
7,288,964 25,000
$268,787,348

148,000,000 $148,000,000
377,673,046 175,000
$377,848,046

148,000,000 $148,000,000
378,703,805 175,000
$378,878,805

36,006,515 2,077,000
$38,083,515

36,006,515 2,077,000
$38,083,515

Changes
(981,649) 0 0 0 0
($981,649)
0 $0
13,479,226 0
$13,479,226
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
60,859,715 102,013,932
97,618,088 7,288,964 25,000
$267,805,699
148,000,000 $148,000,000
392,183,031 175,000
$392,358,031
36,006,515 2,077,000
$38,083,515

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Services Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$216,359,974 138,714,001 355,472,087 49,612,115
$760,158,177
$760,158,177

FY 2019 Expenditures
$283,891,191 149,074,485 366,926,485 78,772,390
$878,664,551

FY 2020 Original Budget
$268,787,348 148,000,000 378,878,805 38,083,515
$833,749,668

$878,664,551

$833,749,668

329,763,982 11,370,602 2,270,414
$343,404,998
61,472,071 355,281,106 $416,753,177

446,345,026 1,079,684 2,997,927
$450,422,637
61,475,371 366,766,542 $428,241,913

391,102,499
2,102,000 $393,204,499
61,841,364 378,703,805 $440,545,169

Amended FY 2020 Budget $268,044,172
148,000,000 377,848,046
38,083,515 $831,975,733
$831,975,733
391,102,499
2,102,000 $393,204,499
61,098,188 377,673,046 $438,771,234

FY 2021 Budget $267,805,699 148,000,000 392,358,031
38,083,515 $846,247,245
$846,247,245
391,102,499
2,102,000 $393,204,499
60,859,715 392,183,031 $453,042,746

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Department of Economic Development
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) serves as the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, 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 services to support this mission, such as site locating, employee training, market research and connecting businesses with local communities' business development programs. Global Commerce includes the Innovation and Technology Office, which is aimed at attracting high technology and biotech companies to locate and grow in Georgia.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE
The International Relations and Trade program promotes the state as an ideal source for quality products and services by matching international buyers with Georgia suppliers. The program also works to develop international markets for Georgia products through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.
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 aids local communities to help build enabling business environments in support of small business.
FILM, MUSIC, AND DIGITAL
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 Tourism division works with local and regional tourism
organizations in the development of products and promotions. Through its network of regional representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in bringing potential travelers to their areas.
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) works with
communities, local governments, and arts organizations to educate and encourage use of arts as a tool for economic development and to preserve our cultural heritage and create increased access to high quality arts experiences.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT The Rural Development division assists rural communities in
becoming more competitive for economic development projects. Representatives from the Department meet with rural stakeholders to identify key strengths and challenges that a community may face. The Department's representatives then educate rural leadership of potential economic development opportunities or assistance programs that may benefit their community. Rural Development also provides for the operations of Georgia's Centers of Innovation, which provide technical expertise and collaborative research opportunities to businesses in key industries.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Ports Authority develops, maintains, and
operates ocean and inland 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 Centennial Olympic Park and related facilities which host major conferences, trade shows, meetings, and athletic events.
The Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority replaced the Georgia International Maritime Trade Center Authority. The authority oversees the Savannah Convention Center which hosts major conferences and events.
AUTHORITY Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DEcD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and
provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for marketing to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art
Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants
for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for grants and benefits. 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. Reduce funds for contractual services. 2. Reduce funds for marketing. Total Change

$2,250 (173,320) ($171,070)
($46,000) ($46,000)
($15,000) ($15,000)
($40,000) ($40,000)
($215,000) (215,000)
($430,000)

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
International Relations and Trade Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract
international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for marketing. Total Change
Rural Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit,
retain and expand businesses in rural communities. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing
technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. 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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 2. Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center. 3. Reduce funds for marketing. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DEcD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and
provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

($122,500) ($122,500)
($75,000) ($75,000)
($40,010) ($40,010)
($344,045) (125,000) (250,950)
($719,995)
$2,649 (4,546)
1,619 (269,651) ($269,929)

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for travel and sponsorships. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art
Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants
for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for grants and benefits. 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. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for contractual services. 3. Reduce funds for marketing. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
International Relations and Trade Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract
international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for marketing. Total Change

($68,486) ($68,486)
($15,000) ($15,000)
($300,000) ($300,000)
$1,619 (215,000) (430,000)
(60,226) ($703,607)
($171,627) ($171,627)

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
Rural Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand businesses in rural communities.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Small and Minority Business Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Tourism
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Transfer two visitor information centers to the Department of Natural Resources' Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites program to leverage operational efficiencies and resources. 3. Reduce funds for marketing. 4. Fund the Georgia Historical Society's markers program with existing appropriations of $160,000 and eliminate one-time funding. 5. Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center. 6. Fund the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails with existing appropriations of $50,000 and eliminate one-time funds for marketing materials. 7. Eliminate one-time funds for visitor information center grants. 8. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. Total Change

($3,288) (75,000) ($78,288)
($60,000) ($60,000)
$48,570 (277,461) (299,032) (100,000) (125,000)
(25,000) (150,000) (149,320) ($1,077,243)

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$34,658,904

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,658,904

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400 $659,400

Changes
($1,659,575) ($1,659,575)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$32,999,329 $32,999,329

$34,658,904 $34,658,904

$659,400 $659,400

$659,400 $659,400

Total Funds

$35,318,304

($1,659,575)

$33,658,729

$35,318,304

Changes
($2,744,180) ($2,744,180)
$0 $0 ($2,744,180)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

State General Funds

5,112,865

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,112,865

Film, Video, and Music

State General Funds

1,141,429

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,141,429

Georgia Council for the Arts

State General Funds

540,861

TOTAL FUNDS

$540,861

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

976,356 659,400

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,635,756

Global Commerce

State General Funds

10,738,202

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,738,202

International Relations and Trade

State General Funds

2,860,444

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,860,444

Rural Development

State General Funds

596,947

TOTAL FUNDS

$596,947

Small and Minority Business Development

State General Funds

1,000,255

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,000,255

Tourism

State General Funds

11,691,545

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,691,545

Changes
(171,070) ($171,070)
(46,000) ($46,000)
(15,000) ($15,000)
(40,000) 0
($40,000)
(430,000) ($430,000)
(122,500) ($122,500)
(75,000) ($75,000)
(40,010) ($40,010)
(719,995) ($719,995)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

4,941,795 $4,941,795

5,112,865 $5,112,865

1,095,429 $1,095,429

1,141,429 $1,141,429

525,861 $525,861

540,861 $540,861

936,356
659,400 $1,595,756

976,356
659,400 $1,635,756

10,308,202 $10,308,202

10,738,202 $10,738,202

2,737,944 $2,737,944

2,860,444 $2,860,444

521,947 $521,947

596,947 $596,947

960,245 $960,245

1,000,255 $1,000,255

10,971,550 $10,971,550

11,691,545 $11,691,545

Changes
(269,929) ($269,929)
(68,486) ($68,486)
(15,000) ($15,000)
(300,000) 0
($300,000)
(703,607) ($703,607)
(171,627) ($171,627)
(78,288) ($78,288)
(60,000) ($60,000)
(1,077,243) ($1,077,243)

FY 2021 Budget
$31,914,724 $31,914,724
$659,400 $659,400 $32,574,124
FY 2021 Budget
4,842,936 $4,842,936
1,072,943 $1,072,943
525,861 $525,861
676,356 659,400 $1,335,756
10,034,595 $10,034,595
2,688,817 $2,688,817
518,659 $518,659
940,255 $940,255
10,614,302 $10,614,302

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DEcD)
Film, Video, and Music
Georgia Council for the Arts Georgia Council for the Arts Special Project
Global Commerce
International Relations and Trade
Rural Development Small and Minority Business Development
Tourism Governor's Office of Workforce Development
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$4,635,008 1,128,802 678,049
1,313,673 13,256,546
2,819,398
920,187 12,030,075
27,834,258 $64,615,996

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,956,595 1,116,114 523,078
1,427,267 10,803,727
2,820,333 2,888,076
968,489 12,322,775

FY 2020 Original Budget
$5,112,865 1,141,429 540,861
1,635,756 10,738,202
2,860,444 596,947
1,000,255 11,691,545

$37,826,454

$35,318,304

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$64,615,996
28,374,960 3,137,396
$31,512,356

$37,826,454
890,928 2,712,214 $3,603,142

$35,318,304 659,400
$659,400

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

33,103,639 $33,103,639

34,223,312 $34,223,312

34,658,904 $34,658,904

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$4,941,795 1,095,429 525,861 1,595,756
10,308,202 2,737,944 521,947 960,245
10,971,550
$33,658,729
$33,658,729
659,400
$659,400
32,999,329 $32,999,329

FY 2021 Budget
$4,842,936 1,072,943 525,861 1,335,756
10,034,595 2,688,817 518,659 940,255
10,614,302
$32,574,124
$32,574,124
659,400
$659,400
31,914,724 $31,914,724

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Department of Education
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Education establishes policies that 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 213 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 33 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,271 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 $9 billion in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND 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 implemented the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones), a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school 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 complete an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while students in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 complete an end-ofgrade assessment in mathematics and English. High school students 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 administers a number of programs for students in need of additional services, including 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 $108.6 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. There were over 30,000 course enrollments for the 2018-2019 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 AGENCIES
One agency is attached to the Georgia Department of Education for administrative purposes. The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia 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. The SCSC operates autonomously, but is funded through the Department.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural
education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for travel. Total Change
Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil
transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials
($19,025). 5. Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824). 6. Reduce funds for contractual services.
Total Change
Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education,
Departmental programs, and local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($25,000). 5. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 6. Reduce funds for an assessment task force.
Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for
competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for facilities grants. 3. Reduce funds for consultants. 4. Reduce funds for travel.
Total Change

$43 (13,048) ($13,005)
$1,368 (227,040)
(75,213) (37,406) (117,824) (96,973) ($553,088)
$614 (237,440)
(63,637) (35,982) (40,000) (10,000) ($386,445)
$75 (136,000)
(4,200) (1,343) ($141,468)

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Chief Turnaround Officer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work in partnership with schools, districts, parents, and community
stakeholders to provide a system of supports for Georgia schools identified as being most in need of assistance through the Chief Turnaround Officer. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for five vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for computer purchases ($11,870), temporary services ($20,384), and operating expenses ($24,877). 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. Reduce funds for local affiliates. Total Change
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction
and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070). 5. Reduce funds for computer purchases. Total Change
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to
school systems. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support
(GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$344 (507,577)
(29,168) (57,131) ($593,532)
($57,124) ($57,124)
$531 (85,539) (50,420) (34,184) (52,356) ($221,968)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that
Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural
Education (CTAE) equipment, and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), and group meals and meeting spaces ($66,599). 5. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 6. Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so
local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for travel. Total Change
Preschool Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students
with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 1. NTootachl aCnhgaen.ge
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$0 $0
($80,000) ($80,000)
$1,818 (118,420)
(69,598) (82,486) (141,193) (774,107) ($1,183,986)
$25 $25
$43 (5,711) ($5,668)
$0 $$00
173

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Program Budgets
Pupil Transportation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient
transportation for students to and from school and school related activities. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking
below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for Equalization grants to reflect corrected data. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program
as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent
students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for a 0.3% increase in enrollment. 2. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 3. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and
experience. 4. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship. 5. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant. 6. Reduce funds for training and experience and health insurance for Atlanta Public Schools ($3,169,646) and
health insurance for Glynn County ($2,869,368) to reflect corrected data. 7. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System for
non-certificated personnel. 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. Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. 2. Reduce funds for consulting services. Total Change

$0 $0
($337,523) ($337,523)
$0 $0
$113,742,778 18,382,887 9,384,675 9,742,283 273,209 (6,039,014) 198,707
$145,685,525
($282,720) (300,000)
($582,720)

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Program Budgets
School Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional
learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218). 5. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 6. Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training. 7. Reduce funds for consulting services. Total Change
State Charter School Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order
to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become
productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services ($742,952) and operating expenses ($750,696). Total Change
Technology/Career Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership
skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for travel. Total Change
Testing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide
related testing instruments and training to local schools. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practice. 3. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for travel.
Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$1,167 (303,459) (150,021) (122,806)
(26,409) (139,500)
(48,255) ($789,283)
$0 $0
$6,830 (1,493,648) ($1,486,818)
$264 (48,399) ($48,135)
$500 (300,000) (355,616)
(6,629) ($661,745)
175

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Program Budgets
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 multi-disabled student. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for grants to local school systems. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for travel. 5. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. Total Change
Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil
transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds for travel. 6. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials
($19,025). 7. Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824). 8. Reduce funds for contractual services.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($62,078) ($62,078)
($3,415) (237) 809
(13,048) 286,370 $270,479
($7,484) (1,815) 8,094
(257,355) (75,213) (37,406)
(117,824) (96,973)
($585,976)
($22,795) (1,877) 3,237
(268,458)

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Program Budgets
5. Reduce funds for travel. 6. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($43,750). 7. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 8. Reduce funds for an assessment task force.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for facilities grants. 4. Reduce funds for travel. 5. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($652) and registration fees ($7,935). 6. Reduce funds for consultants.
Total Change
Chief Turnaround Officer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work in partnership with schools, districts, parents, and community
stakeholders to provide a system of supports for Georgia schools identified as being most in need of assistance through the Chief Turnaround Officer. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 4. Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support continued improvements in student achievement. 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. Reduce funds for local affiliates. Total Change
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction
and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 5. Reduce funds for travel.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

(63,637) (54,732) (35,000) (10,000) ($453,262)
($2,104) (93)
(204,000) (1,343) (8,587)
(48,920) ($265,047)
($16,654) (203,056) (420,760) (1,206,897) ($1,847,367)
($85,686) ($85,686)
($26,045) (846) 3,237
(108,049) (50,420)
177

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Program Budgets
6. Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070). 7. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 8. Utilize existing funds to prescribe a course of study in human trafficking.
Total Change
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to
school systems. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support
(GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. 3. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. Total Change
Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that
Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for personal services. Total Change
Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural
Education (CTAE) equipment, and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program. Total Change
Information Technology Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet
access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 5. Reduce funds for travel.

(34,184) (52,356)
Yes ($268,663)
$0 $0
($888,077) (3,775,824)
2,187,229 ($2,476,672)
($100,000) ($100,000)
($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)
($19,614) (2,635) 3,238
(142,104) (69,598)

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6. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), group meals ($2,252), and meeting spaces ($126,494).
7. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 8. Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Increase funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment decline. 3. Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. 4. Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified employees state funded base with salaries less than
$40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. 5. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel in
residential treatment facilities by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so
local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the salary supplement for local school system food service employees. 5. Reduce funds for travel. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. 3. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000
effective July 1, 2020. Total Change
Pupil Transportation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient
transportation for students to and from school and school related activities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for enrollment growth. 2. Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the state base salary for local school system transportation
employees. Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

(144,633) (141,193) (1,327,040) ($1,843,579)
($229,122) 1,001,455 (1,150,777)
221,301 279,810 $122,667
($2,392) (64)
1,619 1,056,905
(5,711) $1,050,357
($614,227) (207,901) 1,370,718 $548,590
$926,545 4,386,707 $5,313,252
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Program Budgets

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

$32,090,770 $32,090,770

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

($150,661,314) ($150,661,314)

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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. 3. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 4. Reduce funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. 5. Increase funds for the charter system grant. 6. Reduce funds for school nurses. 7. Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship. 8. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. 3. Reduce funds for consulting services. 4. Increase funds for RESAs based on enrollment growth. 5. Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified employees with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. Total Change

($166,116,023) 144,354,065 50,458,558 (962,840) 223,459 (103,803) 9,742,283 356,858,709
$394,454,408
($75,136) (274,081) (600,000)
220,949 14,566
($713,702)

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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($30,269)

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2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds for travel. 6. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces
($79,218). 7. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 8. Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training. 9. Reduce funds for consulting services. 10. Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support
continued improvements in student achievement. Total Change
State Charter School Commission Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
State 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Increase funds for training and experience. 5. Reduce funds for vacant positions ($830,727) and operating expenses ($1,217,079). 6. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for travel. 5. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. Total Change

(572) 3,237 (352,297) (150,021) (122,806) (26,409) (139,500) (48,255) 1,206,897 $340,005
$0 $0
($129,415) (2,220) 202,877 723,427
(2,047,806) 360,962
($892,175)
($6,786) (579) 2,428
(48,399) 622,926 $569,590

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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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practices. 5. Reduce funds for travel.
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 multi-disabled student. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for grants to local school systems. Total Change

($23,900) (623)
(405,334) (400,000)
(6,629) ($836,486)
($117,667) ($117,667)

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$10,644,827,624

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,644,827,624

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,501
2,096,036,213 $2,096,148,714

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS

$2,333,773 $2,333,773

Changes

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$138,480,964 $138,480,964

$10,783,308,588 $10,783,308,588

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$0

$112,501

$112,501

0

2,096,036,213

2,096,036,213

$0

$2,096,148,714

$2,096,148,714

$0

$2,333,773

$2,333,773

$0

$2,333,773

$2,333,773

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$25,918,047 $25,918,047
$12,769,228,158

$0 $0
$138,480,964

$25,918,047 $25,918,047
$12,907,709,122

$25,918,047 $25,918,047
$12,769,228,158

Changes

FY 2021 Budget

$271,612,522 $271,612,522

$10,916,440,146 $10,916,440,146

$0

$112,501

0

2,096,036,213

$0 $2,096,148,714

$0 $0
$0 $0 $271,612,522

$2,333,773 $2,333,773
$25,918,047 $25,918,047 $13,040,840,680

FY 2020 Original Budget

Agricultural Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

11,519,883 482,773

Other Funds

3,060,587

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,063,243

Business and Finance Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,917,955 426,513

Other Funds

9,207,077

TOTAL FUNDS

$17,551,545

Central Office

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,569,116 24,472,585

Other Funds

487,859

TOTAL FUNDS

$29,529,560

Charter Schools

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,176,727 23,475,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,651,727

Chief Turnaround Officer

State General Funds

2,200,912

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,200,912

Communities in Schools

State General Funds

1,428,100

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,428,100

Changes
(13,005) 0 0
($13,005)
(553,088) 0 0
($553,088)
(386,445) 0 0
($386,445)
(141,468) 0
($141,468)
(593,532) ($593,532)
(57,124) ($57,124)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

11,506,878
482,773 3,060,587 $15,050,238

11,519,883
482,773 3,060,587 $15,063,243

7,364,867
426,513 9,207,077 $16,998,457

7,917,955
426,513 9,207,077 $17,551,545

4,182,671
24,472,585 487,859
$29,143,115

4,569,116
24,472,585 487,859
$29,529,560

4,035,259
23,475,000 $27,510,259

4,176,727
23,475,000 $27,651,727

1,607,380 $1,607,380

2,200,912 $2,200,912

1,370,976 $1,370,976

1,428,100 $1,428,100

Changes
270,479 0 0
$270,479
(585,976) 0 0
($585,976)
(453,262) 0 0
($453,262)
(265,047) 0
($265,047)
(1,847,367) ($1,847,367)
(85,686) ($85,686)

FY 2021 Budget
11,790,362 482,773
3,060,587 $15,333,722
7,331,979 426,513
9,207,077 $16,965,569
4,115,854 24,472,585
487,859 $29,076,298
3,911,680 23,475,000 $27,386,680
353,545 $353,545
1,342,414 $1,342,414

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2020 Budget

Curriculum Development

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,743,787 2,745,489

(221,968) 0

4,521,819 2,745,489

Other Funds

59,232

0

59,232

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,548,508

($221,968)

$7,326,540

Federal Programs Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,192,922,003

0

1,192,922,003

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

63,746,765 11,322,802

0

63,746,765

0

11,322,802

TOTAL FUNDS

$75,069,567

$0

$75,069,567

Georgia Virtual School

State General Funds

3,022,260

0

3,022,260

Other Funds

7,516,302

0

7,516,302

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,538,562

$0

$10,538,562

Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

State General Funds

2,000,000

(80,000)

1,920,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,000,000

($80,000)

$1,920,000

Information Technology Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

21,934,935 409,267

(1,183,986) 0

20,750,949 409,267

TOTAL FUNDS

$22,344,202

($1,183,986)

$21,160,216

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

State General Funds

14,480,758

25

14,480,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,480,758

$25

$14,480,783

Nutrition

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

24,534,332 757,469,531

(5,668) 0

24,528,664 757,469,531

Other Funds

184,000

0

184,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$782,187,863

($5,668)

$782,182,195

Preschool Disabilities Services

State General Funds

43,310,003

0

43,310,003

TOTAL FUNDS

$43,310,003

$0

$43,310,003

Pupil Transportation

State General Funds

135,434,948

0

135,434,948

TOTAL FUNDS

$135,434,948

$0

$135,434,948

Quality Basic Education Equalization

State General Funds

693,961,400

(337,523)

693,623,877

TOTAL FUNDS

$693,961,400

($337,523)

$693,623,877

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

State General Funds

(1,987,648,762)

0 (1,987,648,762)

TOTAL FUNDS

($1,987,648,762)

$0 ($1,987,648,762)

Quality Basic Education Program

State General Funds

11,490,079,390

145,685,525 11,635,764,915

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,490,079,390

$145,685,525 $11,635,764,915

FY 2020 Original Budget
4,743,787 2,745,489
59,232 $7,548,508
1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003
63,746,765 11,322,802 $75,069,567
3,022,260 7,516,302 $10,538,562
2,000,000 $2,000,000
21,934,935 409,267
$22,344,202
14,480,758 $14,480,758
24,534,332 757,469,531
184,000 $782,187,863
43,310,003 $43,310,003
135,434,948 $135,434,948
693,961,400 $693,961,400
(1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762)
11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390

Changes
(268,663) 0 0
($268,663)
0 $0
(2,476,672) 0
($2,476,672)
(100,000) 0
($100,000)
(2,000,000) ($2,000,000)
(1,843,579) 0
($1,843,579)
122,667 $122,667
1,050,357 0 0
$1,050,357
548,590 $548,590
5,313,252 $5,313,252
32,090,770 $32,090,770
(150,661,314) ($150,661,314)
394,454,408 $394,454,408

FY 2021 Budget
4,475,124 2,745,489
59,232 $7,279,845
1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003
61,270,093 11,322,802 $72,592,895
2,922,260 7,516,302 $10,438,562
0 $0
20,091,356 409,267
$20,500,623
14,603,425 $14,603,425
25,584,689 757,469,531
184,000 $783,238,220
43,858,593 $43,858,593
140,748,200 $140,748,200
726,052,170 $726,052,170
(2,138,310,076) ($2,138,310,076)
11,884,533,798 $11,884,533,798

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

State General Funds

14,568,010

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,568,010

School Improvement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,053,830 6,886,251

Other Funds

16,050

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,956,131

State Charter School Commission Administration

Other Funds

4,156,309

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,156,309

State Schools

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,646,390 112,501
1,034,055

Other Funds

540,631

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,333,577

Technology/Career Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

19,832,012 50,655,460

Other Funds

690,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$71,177,472

Testing

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

26,762,927 23,734,484
2,333,773

TOTAL FUNDS

$52,831,184

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

State General Funds

1,551,946

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,551,946

Changes
(582,720) ($582,720)
(789,283) 0 0
($789,283)
0 $0
(1,486,818) 0 0 0
($1,486,818)
(48,135) 0 0
($48,135)
(661,745) 0 0
($661,745)
(62,078) ($62,078)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

13,985,290 $13,985,290

14,568,010 $14,568,010

9,264,547
6,886,251 16,050
$16,166,848

10,053,830
6,886,251 16,050
$16,956,131

4,156,309 $4,156,309

4,156,309 $4,156,309

29,159,572
112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$30,846,759

30,646,390
112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$32,333,577

19,783,877
50,655,460 690,000
$71,129,337

19,832,012
50,655,460 690,000
$71,177,472

26,101,182
23,734,484
2,333,773 $52,169,439

26,762,927
23,734,484
2,333,773 $52,831,184

1,489,868 $1,489,868

1,551,946 $1,551,946

Changes
(713,702) ($713,702)
340,005 0 0
$340,005
0 $0
(892,175) 0 0 0
($892,175)
569,590 0 0
$569,590
(836,486) 0 0
($836,486)
(117,667) ($117,667)

FY 2021 Budget
13,854,308 $13,854,308
10,393,835 6,886,251 16,050
$17,296,136
4,156,309 $4,156,309
29,754,215 112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$31,441,402
20,401,602 50,655,460
690,000 $71,747,062
25,926,441 23,734,484
2,333,773 $51,994,698
1,434,279 $1,434,279

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education Business and Finance Administration Central Office Charter Schools Chief Turnaround Officer Communities in Schools Curriculum Development Federal Programs

FY 2018 Expenditures
$13,283,891
33,981,984 17,598,645 17,947,542
1,228,100 6,012,782 1,142,818,086

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology
Information Technology Services Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Disabilities Services
Pupil Transportation Quality Basic Education Equalization Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Quality Basic Education Program Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
School Improvement
School Security Grants State Charter School Commission Administration
State Schools
Technology/Career Education
Testing Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
SUBTOTAL

77,335,022 10,567,531
2,500,000 21,930,600 11,451,929 753,879,276 35,563,132
584,560,457 (1,777,150,270) 10,431,776,923
12,233,106 14,095,185
4,611,253 29,501,376 56,421,809 34,470,430
1,184,210 $11,537,802,999

FY 2019 Expenditures
$13,824,222
26,688,817 19,486,137
6,211,102 3,080,938 1,228,100 5,811,530 1,201,206,848

FY 2020 Original Budget
$15,063,243
17,551,545 29,529,560 27,651,727
2,200,912 1,428,100 7,548,508 1,192,922,003

72,534,579 10,588,130

75,069,567 10,538,562

2,500,000 22,172,453
11,721,616 767,053,676
37,043,060 132,884,118
615,316,420
(1,890,407,884) 10,803,921,791
13,954,117 12,997,707 69,420,000
6,423,925 31,608,727 88,481,902 36,981,983
1,228,338 $12,123,962,352

2,000,000 22,344,202
14,480,758 782,187,863
43,310,003 135,434,948
693,961,400
(1,987,648,762) 11,490,079,390
14,568,010 16,956,131
4,156,309 32,333,577 71,177,472 52,831,184
1,551,946 $12,769,228,158

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$11,537,802,999 $12,123,962,352

$12,769,228,158

1,967,122,959 1,387,143
25,849,132
$1,994,359,234

2,035,571,440
66,760,484 $2,102,331,924

2,096,148,714 2,333,773
25,918,047
$2,124,400,534

State General Funds RSR for K-12
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

9,310,759,549 232,684,215
$9,543,443,764

10,021,630,427 $10,021,630,427

10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$15,050,238
16,998,457 29,143,115 27,510,259
1,607,380 1,370,976 7,326,540 1,192,922,003
75,069,567 10,538,562
1,920,000 21,160,216
14,480,783 782,182,195
43,310,003 135,434,948
693,623,877
(1,987,648,762) 11,635,764,915
13,985,290 16,166,848
4,156,309 30,846,759 71,129,337 52,169,439
1,489,868 $12,907,709,122
$12,907,709,122
2,096,148,714 2,333,773
25,918,047 $2,124,400,534
10,783,308,588
$10,783,308,588

FY 2021 Budget $15,333,722
16,965,569 29,076,298 27,386,680
353,545 1,342,414 7,279,845 1,192,922,003
72,592,895 10,438,562
20,500,623 14,603,425 783,238,220 43,858,593 140,748,200 726,052,170 (2,138,310,076) 11,884,533,798 13,854,308 17,296,136
4,156,309 31,441,402 71,747,062 51,994,698
1,434,279 $13,040,840,680
$13,040,840,680
2,096,148,714 2,333,773
25,918,047 $2,124,400,534
10,916,440,146
$10,916,440,146

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Employees' Retirement System
Roles and Responsibilities

The Employees' Retirement 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.
ERS is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet the future obligations of each retirement plan. An independent accounting firm also audits the system each year.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Since 1949, the staff of ERS has administered retirement
benefits for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, except for employees who first become eligible after age 60.
The ERS Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for administration of the system, while the executive director who is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members is responsible for daily management of ERS operations. The board consists of seven members as follows:
Three ex officio members (State Auditor, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner, and State Treasurer)
One member appointed by the Governor
Two members appointed by the first four members with five or more years of creditable service with ERS and
One member appointed by the first six members who must not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of money
The members who are not ex officio members serve fouryear terms.
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
LRS is a retirement plan for members of the General Assembly, while GDCP is a plan for temporary, seasonal, and part-time employees of the state not covered by ERS or the

Teachers Retirement System (TRS), and who do not participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.
GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM 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 four-year terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 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 fouryear terms.
GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND 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 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.
AUTHORITY Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Deferred Compensation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation
program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the
Georgia National Guard. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound
investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
System Administration (ERS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated
funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Deferred Compensation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation
program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$72,293 $72,293

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound
investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change
System Administration (ERS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated
funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

($2,232,000) ($2,232,000)
$0 $0

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$35,117,990

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,117,990

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$28,562,875 $28,562,875
$63,680,865

$0

$28,562,875

$28,562,875

$0

$28,562,875

$28,562,875

$0

$63,680,865

$63,680,865

Changes
($2,159,707) ($2,159,707)
$0 $0 ($2,159,707)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Deferred Compensation

Other Funds

5,277,791

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,277,791

Georgia Military Pension Fund

State General Funds

2,611,590

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,611,590

Public School Employees Retirement System

State General Funds

32,496,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,496,000

System Administration (ERS)

State General Funds

10,400

Other Funds

23,285,084

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,295,484

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

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

5,277,791 $5,277,791

5,277,791 $5,277,791

2,611,590 $2,611,590

2,611,590 $2,611,590

32,496,000 $32,496,000

32,496,000 $32,496,000

10,400 23,285,084 $23,295,484

10,400 23,285,084 $23,295,484

Changes
0 $0
72,293 $72,293
(2,232,000) ($2,232,000)
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$32,958,283 $32,958,283 $28,562,875 $28,562,875 $61,521,158
FY 2021 Budget
5,277,791 $5,277,791
2,683,883 $2,683,883
30,264,000 $30,264,000
10,400 23,285,084 $23,295,484

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees Retirement System System Administration (ERS) SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$4,381,246 2,377,312
29,276,000 20,438,512
$56,473,070

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,581,694 2,537,272
30,263,000 20,367,218
$57,749,184

FY 2020 Original Budget
$5,277,791 2,611,590
32,496,000 23,295,484
$63,680,865

$56,473,070

$57,749,184

$63,680,865

24,809,358 $24,809,358
31,663,712 $31,663,712

24,938,513 $24,938,513
32,810,672 $32,810,672

28,562,875 $28,562,875
35,117,990 $35,117,990

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$5,277,791 2,611,590
32,496,000 23,295,484 $63,680,865
$63,680,865
28,562,875 $28,562,875
35,117,990 $35,117,990

FY 2021 Budget
$5,277,791 2,683,883
30,264,000 23,295,484 $61,521,158
$61,521,158
28,562,875 $28,562,875
32,958,283 $32,958,283

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State Forestry Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's forestland, which comprises approximately 75 percent 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 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, and protects the forest resources of the State through fire prevention and suppression.
TREE SEEDLING NURSERY Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the
Commission's Tree Seedling Nursery activities with a goal of producing, selling, and distributing 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 seedling nursery 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 grows, lifts, and packs millions of seedlings each year.
FOREST MANAGEMENT In Forest Management, the Commission provides technical
assistance and services to private and industrial landowners, provides leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining sustainable urban and community forests, and provides professional expertise to resolve conflicts between development and forest resources.
Forest Management helps to conduct 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 both nationally and internationally. Forest Management also collects forestry data used to inform Georgia residents and policymakers through its Forestry Inventory and Analysis subprogram.

FOREST PROTECTION Forest Protection is carried out through its fire business
activities. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of forest fires. The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of fires, followed by a prompt response from firefighters operating crawler tractor-plow units and water trucks. In addition, forest rangers carry out prescribed burns to mitigate forest fire risks.
Under Georgia Code, the Commission is responsible for all wildfires in unincorporated areas of the 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 activities, 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.
AUTHORITY Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (SFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable
and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases to reflect projected need. Total Change
Forest Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state
forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. 5. Reduce funds for equipment purchases. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges. 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
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$3,725 (42,300) (89,459) (31,665) ($159,699)
$3,184 (99,609) (59,346) ($155,771)
$29,753 (300,270) (303,721) (200,000)
(85,000) (343,120) ($1,202,358)
$0 $0
193

State Forestry Commission
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (SFC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases to reflect projected need. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. 6. Reduce funds for equipment purchases. 7. Reduce funds for computer charges. 8. Reduce funds for contractual services. Total Change

($3,499) (1,282) 14,571
(213,471) (31,665)
($235,346)
($1,096) 10,423
(114,287) (91,022) (33,124)
($229,106)
($10,237) 428,802
(284,735) (652,129) (300,000) (200,000) (400,000)
(11,302) ($1,429,601)

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Program Budgets

Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$38,862,250

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,862,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

Changes
($1,517,828) ($1,517,828)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$37,344,422 $37,344,422

$38,862,250 $38,862,250

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$55,325,786

$0 $0
($1,517,828)

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$53,807,958

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$55,325,786

Changes
($1,894,053) ($1,894,053)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($1,894,053)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Commission Administration (SFC)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,085,607 123,800

Other Funds

507,780

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,717,187

Forest Management

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,973,868 3,682,151

Other Funds

1,139,732

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,795,751

Forest Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,802,775 3,046,681

Other Funds

6,756,312

TOTAL FUNDS

$40,605,768

Tree Seedling Nursery Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

133,717

Other Funds

1,073,363

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,207,080

Changes
(159,699) 0 0
($159,699)
(155,771) 0 0
($155,771)
(1,202,358) 0 0
($1,202,358)
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

3,925,908
123,800 507,780 $4,557,488

4,085,607
123,800 507,780 $4,717,187

3,818,097
3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,639,980

3,973,868
3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,795,751

29,600,417
3,046,681 6,756,312 $39,403,410

30,802,775
3,046,681 6,756,312 $40,605,768

133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

Changes
(235,346) 0 0
($235,346)
(229,106) 0 0
($229,106)
(1,429,601) 0 0
($1,429,601)
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$36,968,197 $36,968,197
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,477,187 $9,477,187 $53,431,733
FY 2021 Budget
3,850,261 123,800 507,780
$4,481,841
3,744,762 3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,566,645
29,373,174 3,046,681 6,756,312
$39,176,167
133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

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State Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration (SFC) Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$4,719,189 13,559,723 54,176,431
1,263,911
$73,719,254

FY 2019 Expenditures
$5,168,214 14,078,173 50,203,354
1,230,811
$70,680,552

FY 2020 Original Budget
$4,717,187 8,795,751
40,605,768 1,207,080
$55,325,786

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$73,719,254
17,143,762 16,126,996 $33,270,758

$70,680,552
14,893,632 11,303,733 $26,197,365

$55,325,786
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

40,448,496 $40,448,496

44,483,188 $44,483,188

38,862,250 $38,862,250

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$4,557,488 8,639,980
39,403,410 1,207,080
$53,807,958
$53,807,958
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536
37,344,422 $37,344,422

FY 2021 Budget
$4,481,841 8,566,645
39,176,167 1,207,080
$53,431,733
$53,431,733
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536
36,968,197 $36,968,197

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Office of the Governor
Roles and Responsibilities

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-inChief 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 contributes 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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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create
extraordinary demands on government. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
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 $60,000. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. Total Change
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and
assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Office of the Child Advocate Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies
responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. Recommended Change: 1. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenues for the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority. 2. Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed Senate Bill 15 (2019 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$10,000,000 $10,000,000
$614 (273,165) ($272,551)
$643 (491,647) ($491,004)
$94 $94
($126,840) (274,920)
($401,760)
$64 199

Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds for one vacant intake coordinator position effective October 1, 2019. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position effective November 1, 2019. 3. Increase funds for five positions ($176,910) and operations ($70,730) to establish the Sexual Harassment
Division. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia
educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($90,360) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554). 3. Reduce funds for travel ($49,318), employee behavioral training ($21,720), and subscriptions ($12,090). 4. Reduce funds for equipment. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges. 6. Reduce funds for real estate rentals. 7. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 8. Reduce funds for consultant travel ($24,091) and temporary labor ($14,024).
Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts,
establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services ($379,847), computer charges ($2,863), and travel and supplies ($6,867) for three vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for professional learning grants. 4. Reduce funds for travel. 5. Fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Total Change

(36,423) ($36,359)
$66 (46,784) 247,640 $200,922
$642 (99,914) (83,128)
(7,238) (37,285)
(4,000) (18,980) (38,115) ($288,018)
$716 (389,577) (375,000)
(10,521) (2,300,000) ($3,074,382)
$0 $0

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
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 $60,000.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. Total Change
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. 4. Eliminate one-time funds for the state Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the Census for a targeted marketing, educational, and messaging campaign in hard-to-count areas. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Office of the Child Advocate
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenue to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority. 5. Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed Senate Bill 15 (2019 Session). 6. Eliminate one-time funds for repairs to emergency shelters. 7. Replace state funds with federal funds to reflect an increase for homeland security threat identification. Total Change

($3,045) (11,945) (409,748) ($424,738)
($7,742) (14,230) (647,470) (1,500,000) ($2,169,442)
($2,873) (63)
1,667 ($1,269)
$3,771 (4,725)
9,292 (140,124) (274,920) (100,000)
(44,137) ($550,843)

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant intake coordinator position. 5. Reduce funds for real estate. 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. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position. 4. Annualize funds for five positions ($466,793) and operations ($42,421) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($129,212) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554). 6. Reduce funds for travel ($89,472), employee behavioral training ($21,720), subscriptions ($12,090), and offsite meetings ($19,930). 7. Reduce funds for equipment. 8. Reduce funds for computer charges. 9. Reduce funds for telecommunications. 10. Reduce funds for consultant travel ($17,698), temporary labor ($14,024), legal services ($90,000), and ethics training ($10,000). 11. Utilize existing funds to develop a plan for the automation of certification application evaluations and approvals ($23,993). Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,863) (268) 8,094
(52,865) (1,700)
($49,602)
($3,284) (571)
(70,177) 509,214 $435,182
($3,946) (2,675) (4,477) 17,807
(138,766) (143,212)
(7,238) (37,285) (18,980) (131,722)
Yes ($470,494)
($13,259) 4

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Program Budgets
3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds for personal services ($405,777), computer charges ($3,273), and travel and supplies ($8,320)
for three vacant positions. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services. 7. Reduce funds for travel. 8. Fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.
Total Change

(327) 1,619
(417,370)
(1,100,000) (10,521)
(2,300,000) ($3,839,854)

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$60,389,774

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,389,774

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

Changes
$5,636,942 $5,636,942
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$66,026,716 $66,026,716

$60,389,774 $60,389,774

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$807,856 $807,856
$91,312,742

$0 $0
$5,636,942

$807,856 $807,856
$96,949,684

$807,856 $807,856
$91,312,742

Changes
($7,071,060) ($7,071,060)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($7,071,060)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Governor's Emergency Fund

State General Funds

11,062,041

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,062,041

Governor's Office

State General Funds

6,829,125

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,829,125

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

State General Funds

12,291,169

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,291,169

Changes
10,000,000 $10,000,000
(272,551) ($272,551)
(491,004) ($491,004)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Office of the Child Advocate

State General Funds

1,040,248

94

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,040,248

$94

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,445,929 29,703,182

(401,760) 0

Other Funds

807,856

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$33,956,967

($401,760)

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

State General Funds

881,077

(36,359)

TOTAL FUNDS

$881,077

($36,359)

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,383,615 411,930

(288,018) 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,795,545

($288,018)

Office of the State Inspector General

State General Funds

1,017,859

200,922

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,017,859

$200,922

Governor's Office of Student Achievement

State General Funds

16,438,711

(3,074,382)

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,438,711

($3,074,382)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

21,062,041 $21,062,041

11,062,041 $11,062,041

6,556,574 $6,556,574

6,829,125 $6,829,125

11,800,165 $11,800,165

12,291,169 $12,291,169

1,040,342 $1,040,342
3,044,169 29,703,182
807,856 $33,555,207
844,718 $844,718
7,095,597 411,930
$7,507,527
1,218,781 $1,218,781
13,364,329 $13,364,329

1,040,248 $1,040,248
3,445,929 29,703,182
807,856 $33,956,967
881,077 $881,077
7,383,615 411,930
$7,795,545
1,017,859 $1,017,859
16,438,711 $16,438,711

Changes
0 $0
(424,738) ($424,738)
(2,169,442) ($2,169,442)
(1,269) ($1,269)
(550,843) 0 0
($550,843)
(49,602) ($49,602)
(470,494) 0
($470,494)
435,182 $435,182
(3,839,854) ($3,839,854)

FY 2021 Budget
$53,318,714 $53,318,714
$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$807,856 $807,856 $84,241,682
FY 2021 Budget
11,062,041 $11,062,041
6,404,387 $6,404,387
10,121,727 $10,121,727
1,038,979 $1,038,979
2,895,086 29,703,182
807,856 $33,406,124
831,475 $831,475
6,913,121 411,930
$7,325,051
1,453,041 $1,453,041
12,598,857 $12,598,857

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Office of the Governor
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
Office of the Child Advocate Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Georgia Professional Standards Commission Office of the State Inspector General Governor's Office of Student Achievement
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2018 Expenditures
10,108,888 24,799,907 $34,908,795
$1,302,720 133,104,972
716,980 8,122,975
714,659 24,995,934 $168,958,240

FY 2019 Expenditures
13,994,095 10,522,033 $24,516,128

FY 2020 Original Budget
$11,062,041 6,829,125
12,291,169
$30,182,335

$1,291,072 156,500,513
715,247 8,337,192
982,418 25,239,978
$193,066,420

$1,040,248 33,956,967
881,077 7,795,545 1,017,859 16,438,711
$61,130,407

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$203,867,035
119,425,342 14,652,804 3,700,560 7,661,734
$145,440,440

$217,582,548
139,238,917 2,174,405 3,886,355 7,106,059
$152,405,736

$91,312,742 30,115,112 807,856
$30,922,968

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

58,426,595 $58,426,595

65,176,811 $65,176,811

60,389,774 $60,389,774

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$21,062,041 6,556,574
11,800,165 $39,418,780
$1,040,342 33,555,207
844,718 7,507,527 1,218,781 13,364,329 $57,530,904
$96,949,684
30,115,112
807,856
$30,922,968
66,026,716 $66,026,716

FY 2021 Budget $11,062,041
6,404,387 10,121,727 $27,588,155
$1,038,979 33,406,124
831,475 7,325,051 1,453,041 12,598,857 $56,653,527
$84,241,682
30,115,112
807,856
$30,922,968
53,318,714 $53,318,714

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Department of Human Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for the delivery of 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, public education and outreach services, health promotion, senior employment, investigative and protective services for vulnerable adults, transition services from long-term care facilities to communities, and an ombudsman program for Georgians in longterm care.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
provides child welfare and economic assistance services. Services are provided through a network of community partners, contract agencies, and offices in all 159 counties
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, and 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, Disability Adjudication Services, Georgia Industries for the Blind, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Disability Adjudication Services.
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
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by
prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down
TANF maintenance of effort funds. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support
child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial
support. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for 67 vacant child support services agent positions. (Total Funds: ($3,529,440)) 3. Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and
to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for contracted legal assistance costs to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($90,000)) 3. Replace $249,000 in state general funds with one-time federal funds to provide kinship care. (Total Funds:
$0) 4. Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment marketing and outreach. 5. Reduce funds for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions. (Total Funds: ($536,832)) 6. Reduce funds for 30 vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($2,426,058)) 7. Reduce funds for six vacant foster care support services positions. (Total Funds: ($266,799)) 8. Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the
Departmental Administration (DHS) program for child protective caseworker positions. (Total Funds: $0)
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$657 (40,095) ($39,438)
$0 $0
$177 $177
$3,386 (1,200,009)
(19,930) ($1,216,553)
$54,686 (76,500) (249,000) (250,000) (456,307) (2,163,078) (226,780) (2,400,000)
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9. Replace $970,000 in state general funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions.
10. Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($112,986)) 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 (DHS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating
Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for information technology contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($1,471,051)) 4. Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures. 5. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 6. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. 7. Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds to the Child
Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates for caseworkers. 3. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

(970,000) (96,038)
($6,833,017)
$0 $0
$12,973 (880,339) (1,258,539) (164,800) (160,000)
(22,456) Yes
($2,473,161)
$4,688 (956,253)
(1,322) ($952,887)
$91 (75,000) ($74,909)
$139

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Program Budgets
2. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 3. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
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
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp,
and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for information technology to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($16,794,225)) 3. Utilize $2,544,383 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from
the Department of Community Health. (Total Funds: $10,139,760) 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. Realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements. (Total Funds: ($7,436,426)) Total Change
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social
services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care
outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change

(195,000) (497)
($195,358)
$0 $0
$55,956 (4,971,618)
Yes ($4,915,662)
($6,695,134) ($6,695,134)
$0 $0
$650 (5,741) ($5,091)

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. 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. Reduce funds to reflect savings from a vacant position. 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. Reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $48,000. 2. Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to the counties. (Total Funds:
($111,952)) Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the
state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to reflect savings from a vacant position. (Total Funds: ($55,106)) Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of
society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($54,554))

($30,000) ($30,000)
$0 $0
($12,451) ($12,451)
($318,000) (56,006)
($374,006)
$68 (11,738) ($11,670)
$2,232 (11,620)

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Program Budgets
3. Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives. (Total Funds: ($1,307,851))
4. Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($430,738)) 5. Reduce funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: ($150,000))
Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that
eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities
in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($64,869)) 3. Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel. (Total Funds: ($991,845)) 4. Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($4,222,529))
Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by
prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down
TANF maintenance of effort funds. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

(320,358) (91,747) (31,950)
($453,443)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$3,560 (13,817) (211,263) (899,399) ($1,120,919)
$9,712 151,443 $161,155
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support
child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial
support. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for 101 vacant child support services agent positions. (Total Funds: ($5,291,633)) 5. Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and
to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for contracted legal assistance costs to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($90,000)) 4. Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment marketing and outreach. 5. Reduce funds for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions. (Total Funds: ($536,832)) 6. Reduce funds for 127 vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($6,785,695)) 7. Reduce funds for six vacant foster care support services positions. (Total Funds: ($266,799)) 8. Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the
Departmental Administration Program (DHS) for child protective caseworker positions. (Total Funds: $0) 9. Replace $1,470,000 in state general funds with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. 10. Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($337,808))
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

$0 $0
($371) (101,547)
400,694 (1,799,155)
(30,044) ($1,530,423)
($3,190) 1,642,623
(76,500) (250,000) (456,307) (5,868,770) (226,780) (2,400,000) (1,470,000) (287,136) ($9,396,060)
$0 $0

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Program Budgets
Departmental Administration (DHS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Transfer funds to the Residential Child Care Licensing program for two positions. 6. Reduce funds for information technology contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. 7. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) rate from 88.61% to 76.92%. 8. Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($2,219,505)) 9. Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures. 10. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 11. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. 12. Transfer funds to the Council on Aging for one position. 13. Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. 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. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 2. Transfer funds and 15 positions from the Elder Support Services program to consolidate program budgets and expenditures. (Total Funds: $11,091,371) 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. 4. Reduce funds for marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). 5. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. 6. Transfer funds and 15 positions to the Elder Community Living Services program to consolidate program
budgets and expenditures. (Total Funds: ($11,091,371)) Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

($1,040) (8,182)
(252,499) 178,866
(213,036) (1,320,508)
1,446,067 (1,900,735)
(247,200) (160,000)
(20,759) (71,391)
Yes ($2,570,417)
($23,022) 318,912 (1,983)
$293,907
($75,000) 4,353,642 $4,278,642
($3,985) 3,238
(195,000) (94,920) (745)
(4,353,642) ($4,645,054)
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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy
needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp,
and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds for information technology to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($16,794,225)) 6. Reduce funds for 105 vacant eligibility caseworker positions. (Total Funds: ($5,612,673)) 7. Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($52,002)) 8. Utilize $3,711,633 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from
the Department of Community Health. (Total Funds: $14,802,500) 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 to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. (Total Funds: $0)
2. Realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements. (Total Funds: ($7,436,426)) Total Change
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social
services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care
outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program for two positions.
Total Change

$0 $0
($1,105) (3,191)
(734,812) 1,758,608 (4,971,618) (2,245,069)
(20,801) Yes
($6,217,988)
$115,712 (6,695,134) ($6,579,422)
$0 $0
($1,400) 12,951
213,036 $224,587

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Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. 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. Eliminate funds for a media contract. 2. Eliminate funds for one council meeting. 3. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program for one position.
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. Reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $47,000. 2. Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to the counties. (Total Funds:
($167,928)) Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the
state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. Total Change

($30,000) ($30,000)
$0 $0
($11,000) (4,298) 71,391 $56,093
($477,000) (84,009)
($561,009)
($97) 3,448 $3,351

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of
society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($43,800)) 6. Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives. (Total
Funds: ($1,610,186)) 7. Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($345,822)) 8. Reduce funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: ($150,000))
Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that
eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities
in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($1,176,710)) 5. Eliminate funds to reflect savings associated with a relocation. (Total Funds: ($150,000)) 6. Reduce funds for consulting services. (Total Funds: ($500,000)) 7. Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel. (Total Funds: ($1,129,045)) 8. Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions. (Total Funds: ($4,339,455))
Total Change

($1,578) (657)
(30,925) 18,131
(11,620) (427,245)
(91,747) (39,795) ($585,436)
$0 $0
$0 $0
($354) (26,769) 198,706 (325,172) (41,452) (138,174) (240,487) (1,199,198) ($1,772,900)

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$829,564,834

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$829,564,834

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 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,281,783 96,802,095
56,164,105 91,937,920 12,100,916
306,889,452
1,802,238
502,276,385 $1,084,254,894

Changes
($25,403,522) ($25,403,522)
$0 (1,367,776)
0 (11,878,553)
0 0 0 (7,766,031) ($21,012,360)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$804,161,312 $804,161,312

$829,564,834 $829,564,834

$16,281,783 95,434,319
56,164,105 80,059,367 12,100,916
306,889,452
1,802,238
494,510,354 $1,063,242,534

$16,281,783 96,802,095
56,164,105 91,937,920 12,100,916
306,889,452
1,802,238
502,276,385 $1,084,254,894

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$31,609,065 $31,609,065
$1,945,428,793

$0 $0
($46,415,882)

$31,609,065 $31,609,065
$1,899,012,911

$31,609,065 $31,609,065
$1,945,428,793

Changes
($28,870,974) ($28,870,974)
$0 (2,277,415)
0 (11,906,526)
0 0 0 (13,972,854) ($28,156,795) $0 $0 ($57,027,769)

FY 2021 Budget
$800,693,860 $800,693,860
$16,281,783 94,524,680
56,164,105 80,031,394 12,100,916
306,889,452
1,802,238
488,303,531 $1,056,098,099
$31,609,065 $31,609,065 $1,888,401,024

FY 2020 Original Budget

Adoptions Services

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

37,000,796
13,699,480 53,298,174

TOTAL FUNDS

$103,998,450

After School Care Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

15,500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,321,131
3,072,670 2,945,695

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,339,496

Child Support Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

29,839,350 78,105,754

Other Funds

3,237,260

TOTAL FUNDS

$111,182,364

Child Welfare Services

State General Funds

200,355,245

Foster Care Title IV-E

41,452,355

Changes
(39,438)
0 0 ($39,438)
0 $0
177
0 0 $177
(1,216,553) (2,329,431)
0 ($3,545,984)
(6,833,017) (413,972)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

36,961,358

37,000,796

13,699,480
53,298,174 $103,959,012

13,699,480
53,298,174 $103,998,450

15,500,000 $15,500,000
2,321,308
3,072,670 2,945,695 $8,339,673
28,622,797 75,776,323
3,237,260 $107,636,380
193,522,228 41,038,383

15,500,000 $15,500,000
2,321,131
3,072,670 2,945,695 $8,339,496
29,839,350 78,105,754
3,237,260 $111,182,364
200,355,245 41,452,355

Changes
161,155
0 (151,443)
$9,712
0 $0
0
0 0 $0
(1,530,423) (3,492,478)
0 ($5,022,901)
(9,396,060) (1,101,641)

FY 2021 Budget
37,161,951
13,699,480 53,146,731 $104,008,162
15,500,000 $15,500,000
2,321,131
3,072,670 2,945,695 $8,339,496
28,308,927 74,613,276
3,237,260 $106,159,463
190,959,185 40,350,714

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2020 Original Budget
502,830 2,871,034
128,115,525 1,802,238
28,916,928

Other Funds

141,133

TOTAL FUNDS

$404,157,288

Community Services Community Service Block Grant

16,110,137

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,110,137

Departmental Administration (DHS)

State General Funds
Community Service Block Grant

58,156,857 127,302

Foster Care Title IV-E
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,780,375 408,761
5,276,916
8,121,504 32,798,385

Other Funds

13,580,052

TOTAL FUNDS

$125,250,152

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

22,470,518 2,279,539 1,589,387

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,339,444

Elder Community Living Services

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

29,269,203 6,200,343
24,728,998

TOTAL FUNDS

$60,198,544

Elder Support Services

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,645,054 750,000
5,987,729

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,382,783

Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance

55,320,027

TOTAL FUNDS

$55,320,027

Changes 0 0
2,400,000 0
249,000 0
($4,597,989)
0 $0
(2,473,161) 0
(212,512) 0 0
(2,400,000) 0 0
($5,085,673)
(952,887) 0 0
($952,887)
(74,909) 0 0
($74,909)
(195,358) 0 0
($195,358)
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

502,830

502,830

2,871,034

2,871,034

130,515,525
1,802,238
29,165,928 141,133
$399,559,299

128,115,525
1,802,238
28,916,928 141,133
$404,157,288

Changes 0 0
2,400,000 0 0 0
($8,097,701)

16,110,137 $16,110,137
55,683,696 127,302
6,567,863 408,761
5,276,916
5,721,504 32,798,385 13,580,052 $120,164,479
21,517,631 2,279,539 1,589,387
$25,386,557
29,194,294 6,200,343
24,728,998 $60,123,635
4,449,696 750,000
5,987,729 $11,187,425

16,110,137 $16,110,137
58,156,857 127,302
6,780,375 408,761
5,276,916

0 $0
(2,570,417) 0
(318,770) 0 0

8,121,504 32,798,385 13,580,052 $125,250,152
22,470,518 2,279,539 1,589,387
$26,339,444

(2,400,000) 0 0
($5,289,187)
293,907 0 0
$293,907

29,269,203 6,200,343
24,728,998 $60,198,544

4,278,642 750,000
5,987,729 $11,016,371

4,645,054 750,000
5,987,729 $11,382,783

(4,645,054) (750,000)
(5,987,729) ($11,382,783)

55,320,027

55,320,027

0

$55,320,027

$55,320,027

$0

FY 2021 Budget
502,830 2,871,034
130,515,525 1,802,238
28,916,928 141,133
$396,059,587
16,110,137 $16,110,137
55,586,440 127,302
6,461,605 408,761
5,276,916
5,721,504 32,798,385 13,580,052 $119,960,965
22,764,425 2,279,539 1,589,387
$26,633,351
33,547,845 6,950,343
30,716,727 $71,214,915
0 0 0 $0
55,320,027 $55,320,027

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

State General Funds

121,206,639

Community Service Block Grant

44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,893,411 435,317
84,837,290
23,408,268 93,009,159

TOTAL FUNDS

$330,834,428

Out-of-Home Care

State General Funds

289,250,519

Foster Care Title IV-E Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

40,056,691
61,186,131 215,338

TOTAL FUNDS

$390,708,679

Refugee Assistance Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,035,754

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

State General Funds

1,880,878

Foster Care Title IV-E

619,263

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,500,141

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

100,000 36,453,008

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,553,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

100,000
17,332,866 4,540,505

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,973,371

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Council On Aging State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Family Connection State General Funds Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS

254,960 $254,960
9,350,148
1,320,884 $10,671,032

Changes
(4,915,662) 0 0 0
(11,822,607)
0 0 ($16,738,269)
(6,695,134) (741,292)
0 0 ($7,436,426)
0 $0
(5,091) 0
($5,091)
(30,000)
0 ($30,000)
0
0 0 $0
(12,451) ($12,451)
(374,006) (55,946) ($429,952)

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

116,290,977 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
73,014,683

121,206,639 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
84,837,290

(6,217,988) 0 0 0
(11,822,607)

23,408,268 93,009,159 $314,096,159
282,555,385 39,315,399

23,408,268
93,009,159 $330,834,428

0
(3,398,805) ($21,439,400)

289,250,519 40,056,691

(6,579,422) (857,004)

61,186,131
215,338 $383,272,253

61,186,131
215,338 $390,708,679

0
0 ($7,436,426)

5,035,754 $5,035,754
1,875,787 619,263
$2,495,050
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
17,332,866 4,540,505
$21,973,371

5,035,754 $5,035,754
1,880,878 619,263
$2,500,141
100,000
36,453,008 $36,553,008
100,000
17,332,866 4,540,505
$21,973,371

0 $0
224,587 0
$224,587
(30,000)
0 ($30,000)
0
0 0 $0

242,509 $242,509
8,976,142
1,264,938 $10,241,080

254,960 $254,960
9,350,148
1,320,884 $10,671,032

56,093 $56,093
(561,009)
(83,919) ($644,928)

FY 2021 Budget
114,988,651 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
73,014,683
23,408,268 89,610,354 $309,395,028
282,671,097 39,199,687
61,186,131 215,338
$383,272,253
5,035,754 $5,035,754
2,105,465 619,263
$2,724,728
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
17,332,866 4,540,505
$21,973,371
311,053 $311,053
8,789,139 1,236,965 $10,026,104
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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2020 Budget

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

293,438 2,870,034

(11,670) (43,368)

281,768 2,826,666

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,163,472

($55,038)

$3,108,434

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,970,447 12,358,104

(453,443) (1,487,468)

1,517,004 10,870,636

Other Funds

100,000

0

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,428,551

($1,940,911)

$12,487,640

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

73,148,166

0

73,148,166

TOTAL FUNDS

$73,148,166

$0

$73,148,166

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Other Funds

6,845,755

0

6,845,755

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,845,755

$0

$6,845,755

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

21,099,651 82,728,275

(1,120,919) (4,154,764)

19,978,732 78,573,511

Other Funds

7,704,865

0

7,704,865

TOTAL FUNDS

$111,532,791

($5,275,683)

$106,257,108

FY 2020 Original Budget
293,438 2,870,034 $3,163,472
1,970,447 12,358,104
100,000 $14,428,551
73,148,166 $73,148,166
6,845,755 $6,845,755
21,099,651 82,728,275
7,704,865 $111,532,791

Changes
3,351 0
$3,351
(585,436) (1,579,401)
0 ($2,164,837)
0 $0
0 $0
(1,772,900) (5,350,727)
0 ($7,123,627)

FY 2021 Budget
296,789 2,870,034 $3,166,823
1,385,011 10,778,703
100,000 $12,263,714
73,148,166 $73,148,166
6,845,755 $6,845,755
19,326,751 77,377,548
7,704,865 $104,409,164

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Adoptions Services
After School Care Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Child Care Assistance
Child Support Services
Child Welfare Services
Community Services Departmental Administration (DHS) Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Elder Community Living Services
Elder Support Services
Energy Assistance
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services
Out-of-Home Care
Refugee Assistance
Residential Child Care Licensing Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Council On Aging
Family Connection Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less:
Federal Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$97,690,401 15,060,811 8,414,018 5,076,121
115,149,584 389,856,898
20,646,578 138,361,633
23,656,142 59,380,404 16,083,227 60,144,153 305,345,923 366,799,654
7,296,931 2,274,491 35,476,879 21,034,496 $1,687,748,344
$252,084 10,407,997
2,853,659
12,031,891
70,099,562
7,664,593
1,600,000
117,987,880
$222,897,666 $1,910,646,010
1,096,691,815 36,568,760 11,315,252
$1,144,575,827 766,070,183
$766,070,183

FY 2019 Expenditures
$102,942,319 15,376,562 9,352,970
119,215,875 378,051,139
19,968,276 120,074,068
23,934,928 68,788,502 15,962,769 91,372,415 292,455,660 387,395,291
5,364,039 2,382,851 33,186,256 20,529,628 $1,706,353,548
$248,802 10,683,770
2,775,495
12,295,150
69,015,638
6,880,646
117,642,104
$219,541,605 $1,925,895,153
1,108,248,958 38,625,874
$1,146,874,832 779,020,321
$779,020,321

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

FY 2020 Original Budget
$103,998,450 15,500,000 8,339,496
111,182,364 404,157,288
16,110,137 125,250,152
26,339,444 60,198,544 11,382,783 55,320,027 330,834,428 390,708,679
5,035,754 2,500,141 36,553,008 21,973,371 $1,725,384,066
$254,960 10,671,032
3,163,472
14,428,551
73,148,166
6,845,755
111,532,791
$220,044,727 $1,945,428,793
1,084,254,894 31,609,065
$1,115,863,959 829,564,834
$829,564,834

Amended FY 2020 Budget $103,959,012
15,500,000 8,339,673
107,636,380 399,559,299
16,110,137 120,164,479
25,386,557 60,123,635 11,187,425 55,320,027 314,096,159 383,272,253
5,035,754 2,495,050 36,523,008 21,973,371 $1,686,682,219
$242,509 10,241,080
3,108,434
12,487,640
73,148,166
6,845,755
106,257,108
$212,330,692 $1,899,012,911
1,063,242,534 31,609,065
$1,094,851,599 804,161,312
$804,161,312

FY 2021 Budget $104,008,162
15,500,000 8,339,496
106,159,463 396,059,587
16,110,137 119,960,965
26,633,351 71,214,915
55,320,027 309,395,028 383,272,253
5,035,754 2,724,728 36,523,008 21,973,371 $1,678,230,245
$311,053 10,026,104
3,166,823
12,263,714
73,148,166
6,845,755
104,409,164
$210,170,779 $1,888,401,024
1,056,098,099 31,609,065
$1,087,707,164 800,693,860
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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is 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.
ADMINISTRATION
The 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's insurance laws and regulations. This division is also responsible for the oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), regulating group selfinsurance funds, and insurance company solvency. The division also processes applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications.
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 oversees inspections, engineering, hazardous materials, manufactured housing, safety engineering, and arson. Activities include enforcing the safety standards to operate, handle, and manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet 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; Titles 7-8, 25, 33, and 45-14, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (COI) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance
and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Provide one-time funds for one filled executive position. Total Change
Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to
enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for six vacant positions and the realignment of duties. 3. Provide one-time funds for motor vehicles ($100,000) and information technology improvements ($100,000). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Provide one-time funds for information technology improvements and cyber security infrastructure. Total Change
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$1,240 194,899 $196,139
$533 (90,470) ($89,937)
$3,767 (311,122)
200,000 ($107,355)
$361 (60,837) ($60,476)
$4,651 (103,163) (150,000)
700,000 $451,488
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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (COI) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance
and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties. 5. Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 2. Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.
Total Change
Fire Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to
protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of six vacant positions and the realignment of duties. 3. Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space. 4. Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program for one deputy state fire marshal position and associated operating expenses. 5. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs' Building Construction program to consolidate and streamline industrialized and manufactured building inspections. (Total Funds: 232,353) 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. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 2. Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space. 3. Transfer funds to the Department of Banking and Finance's Non Depository Financial Institutions program to
consolidate and streamline the supervision of financial institutions. 4. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by transferring the program to the Department of Banking and
Finance. Total Change

$13,515 (4,530)
6,476 (78,528) (63,408) ($126,475)
($90,470) (17,550)
($108,020)
$17,809 (401,083)
(74,278) 206,256
Yes ($251,296)
($40,174) (2,200)
(487,132) (176,721) ($706,227)

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
Special Fraud
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses.
2. Increase the special fraud assessment and remit funds to the Office of the State Treasurer within 90 days of July 1, 2020.
3. Reflect a change in the purpose statement. Total Change
Insurance Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses and real estate rentals to reflect savings from office space consolidation. 4. Transfer funds to the Special Fraud program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses. 5. Transfer funds to the Fire Safety program for one deputy safety fire marshal position and associated operating expenses. Total Change

$3,390,556 1,567,541 Yes
$4,958,097
$12,952 (103,163) (132,096) (3,390,556) (206,256) ($3,819,119)

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$21,280,384

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,280,384

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$425,368 $425,368

Changes
$389,859 $389,859
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$21,670,243 $21,670,243

$21,280,384 $21,280,384

$425,368 $425,368

$425,368 $425,368

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$339,026 $339,026
$22,044,778

$0 $0
$389,859

$339,026 $339,026
$22,434,637

$339,026 $339,026
$22,044,778

Changes
($53,040) ($53,040)
$0 $0 $232,353 $232,353 $179,313

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (COI)

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

2,242,131 $2,242,131

Enforcement

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

834,329 $834,329

Fire Safety

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

7,778,058
425,368 339,026 $8,542,452

Industrial Loan

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

706,227 $706,227

Special Fraud

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Insurance Regulation

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

9,719,639 $9,719,639

Changes
196,139 $196,139
(89,937) ($89,937)
(107,355) 0 0
($107,355)
(60,476) ($60,476)
0 $0
451,488 $451,488

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,438,270 $2,438,270

2,242,131 $2,242,131

744,392 $744,392

834,329 $834,329

7,670,703
425,368 339,026 $8,435,097

7,778,058
425,368 339,026 $8,542,452

645,751 $645,751

706,227 $706,227

0

0

$0

$0

10,171,127 $10,171,127

9,719,639 $9,719,639

Changes
(126,475) ($126,475)
(108,020) ($108,020)
(251,296) 0
232,353 ($18,943)
(706,227) ($706,227)
4,958,097 $4,958,097
(3,819,119) ($3,819,119)

FY 2021 Budget
$21,227,344 $21,227,344
$425,368 $425,368 $571,379 $571,379 $22,224,091
FY 2021 Budget
2,115,656 $2,115,656
726,309 $726,309
7,526,762 425,368 571,379
$8,523,509
0 $0
4,958,097 $4,958,097
5,900,520 $5,900,520

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Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources

FY 2018 Expenditures

Departmental Administration (COI) Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Special Fraud Insurance Regulation
SUBTOTAL

$3,689,472 771,887
8,741,162 650,283
7,876,381 $21,729,185

FY 2019 Expenditures
$2,111,732 797,712
8,922,036 675,236

FY 2020 Original Budget
$2,242,131 834,329
8,542,452 706,227

8,843,413 $21,350,129

9,719,639 $22,044,778

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$21,729,185
852,947 693,459 $1,546,406

$21,350,129
848,001 741,933 $1,589,934

$22,044,778
425,368 339,026 $764,394

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

20,182,779 $20,182,779

19,760,194 $19,760,194

21,280,384 $21,280,384

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$2,438,270 744,392
8,435,097 645,751
10,171,127 $22,434,637
$22,434,637
425,368 339,026 $764,394
21,670,243 $21,670,243

FY 2021 Budget
$2,115,656 726,309
8,523,509
4,958,097 5,900,520 $22,224,091
$22,224,091
425,368 571,379 $996,747
21,227,344 $21,227,344

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the 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. The GBI also provides forensic laboratory services, serves as Georgia's central repository for criminal history record information, and 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, antiterrorism investigations and crimes against the elderly can be initiated without request.
The regional field offices conduct general investigations of all crimes, while regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators. Specialized areas of operations within the agency include:
Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit Commercial Gambling Unit Elder Abuse Financial Investigations Unit Georgia Cyber Crime Center Human Trafficking 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 testifies 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 (Breath Alcohol Testing Certification)

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 PANEL
The Child Fatality Review Panel serves 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 Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) operates a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network that links criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. GCIC audits 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) 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.
CJCC also provides administrative support for the Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) and oversees the fiscal administration of the grants awarded in accordance with CACJ's funding decisions. CACJ is charged with determining the funding priorities for accountability courts in an effort to curtail imprisonment, reduce recidivism, and rehabilitate non-violent property and drug offenders, and is also responsible for the improvement of accountability courts, the quality and expertise of judges thereof, and the administration of justice.
AUTHORITY
Titles 15, 16, 19, 35, 40, and 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Bureau Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs. 3. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. Total Change
Criminal Justice Information Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Replace state funds with existing other funds. 3. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. Total Change
Forensic Scientific Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by eliminating three vacant scientists, two vacant lab technicians, and by capturing delays in hiring. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by eliminating 12 vacant sworn positions, four non-sworn positions, and capturing delays in hiring. 3. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 4. Increase funds for one special agent in charge, three special agents, and two criminal intelligence analysts for the GBI Gang Task Force. 5. Provide one-time funds for the development of a gang database. Total Change

$1,487 (4,702) (144,256) ($147,471)
$1,358 (1,181,549)
(130,546) ($1,310,737)
$11,253 (705,116) ($693,863)
$14,359 (1,655,860)
(68,939) 685,737 420,000 ($604,703)

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions. 2. Reduce funds for publication and training. 3. Reduce funds through attrition and hiring delays. 4. Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. 5. Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing service guidelines. 6. Reduce funds for supplemental state grant awards to local accountability courts. 7. Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.
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. Reduce funds through hiring delays. 2. Reduce funds for training and travel. Total Change
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers
with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services,
and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs. 5. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions.
Total Change

($17,096) (14,500) (5,000)
(410,350) (300,000) (1,340,417)
(50,000) ($2,137,363)
($13,130) (9,914)
($23,044)
$0 $0
$7,196 (11,592)
18,921 (4,702) (176,924) ($167,101)

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Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Replace state funds with existing other funds. 5. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds by eliminating nine vacant scientists, two vacant lab technicians, and freezing two additional scientist positions. 4. Reduce operating expenses. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Eliminate one-time costs for watch desk operations. 5. Transfer funds for two analyst positions to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to continue support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. 6. Reduce funds by eliminating 20 vacant sworn positions and two vacant non-sworn positions. 7. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 8. Increase funds for one special agent in charge, three special agents, two criminal intelligence analysts, and one database administrator for the GBI Gang Task Force. 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
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($1,521) (10,588)
45,120 (1,424,660)
(152,993) ($1,544,642)
($87,726) 94,607
(849,894) (101,806) ($944,819)
($1,011) (111,920)
37,844 (29,953) (160,146) (2,565,906) (186,391) 884,818 ($2,132,665)
($914)
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Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
3. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions. 4. Reduce funds for publication and training. 5. Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. 6. Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing service guidelines. 7. Reduce funds for the Department of Community Supervision Day Reporting Center program. 8. Reduce funds for state grants to local accountability courts. 9. Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.
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. Reduce funds for training and travel. Total Change
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers
with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

364 (20,689) (14,500) (656,560) (300,000) (45,000) (2,119,440) (50,000) ($3,206,739)
($34,565) ($34,565)
$0 $0

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$157,993,287

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$157,993,287

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,398
97,370,858 $97,871,256

Changes
($4,917,181) ($4,917,181)
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$153,076,106 $153,076,106

$157,993,287 $157,993,287

$500,398
97,370,858 $97,871,256

$500,398
97,370,858 $97,871,256

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$31,995,522 $31,995,522
$287,860,065

$0 $0
($4,917,181)

$31,995,522 $31,995,522
$282,942,884

$31,995,522 $31,995,522
$287,860,065

Changes
($8,030,531) ($8,030,531)
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($8,030,531)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Bureau Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,332,232 12,600

Other Funds

338,303

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,683,135

Criminal Justice Information Services

State General Funds

4,741,253

Other Funds

6,308,894

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,050,147

Forensic Scientific Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

39,833,338 1,782,506

Other Funds

157,865

TOTAL FUNDS

$41,773,709

Regional Investigative Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

51,078,806 1,812,153

Other Funds

1,724,650

TOTAL FUNDS

$54,615,609

Changes
(147,471) 0 0
($147,471)
(1,310,737) 0
($1,310,737)
(693,863) 0 0
($693,863)
(604,703) 0 0
($604,703)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

8,184,761
12,600 338,303 $8,535,664

8,332,232
12,600 338,303 $8,683,135

3,430,516 6,308,894 $9,739,410

4,741,253 6,308,894 $11,050,147

39,139,475
1,782,506 157,865
$41,079,846

39,833,338
1,782,506 157,865
$41,773,709

50,474,103
1,812,153 1,724,650 $54,010,906

51,078,806
1,812,153 1,724,650 $54,615,609

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

40,195,643
500,398 93,763,599

(2,137,363)
0 0

38,058,280
500,398 93,763,599

Other Funds

23,465,810

0

23,465,810

TOTAL FUNDS

$157,925,450

($2,137,363)

$155,788,087

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

576,092 $576,092

(23,044) ($23,044)

553,048 $553,048

40,195,643
500,398 93,763,599 23,465,810 $157,925,450
576,092 $576,092

Changes
(167,101) 0 0
($167,101)
(1,544,642) 0
($1,544,642)
(944,819) 0 0
($944,819)
(2,132,665) 0 0
($2,132,665)
(3,206,739)
0 0 0 ($3,206,739)
(34,565) ($34,565)

FY 2021 Budget
$149,962,756 $149,962,756
$500,398 97,370,858 $97,871,256 $31,995,522 $31,995,522 $279,829,534
FY 2021 Budget
8,165,131 12,600
338,303 $8,516,034
3,196,611 6,308,894 $9,505,505
38,888,519 1,782,506 157,865
$40,828,890
48,946,141 1,812,153 1,724,650
$52,482,944
36,988,904
500,398 93,763,599 23,465,810 $154,718,711
541,527 $541,527

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

State General Funds

13,235,923

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,235,923

$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

13,235,923 $13,235,923

13,235,923 $13,235,923

Changes
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
13,235,923 $13,235,923

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$10,897,751 16,651,648 40,795,580 51,133,886
$119,478,865
$130,305,851
471,193 12,677,759 $143,454,803

FY 2019 Expenditures
$13,426,074
16,826,224 41,183,234 57,006,330
$128,441,862

FY 2020 Original Budget
$8,683,135
11,050,147 41,773,709 54,615,609
$116,122,600

$159,720,416
482,529 12,844,461 $173,047,406

$157,925,450
576,092 13,235,923 $171,737,465

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$262,933,668
73,895,384 37,828,187 $111,723,571

$301,489,268
109,904,014 37,747,679
$147,651,693

$287,860,065
97,871,256 31,995,522 $129,866,778

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

151,210,096 $151,210,096

153,837,575 $153,837,575

157,993,287 $157,993,287

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$8,535,664 9,739,410
41,079,846 54,010,906 $113,365,826
$155,788,087
553,048 13,235,923
$169,577,058
$282,942,884
97,871,256 31,995,522 $129,866,778
153,076,106 $153,076,106

FY 2021 Budget
$8,516,034 9,505,505
40,828,890 52,482,944 $111,333,373
$154,718,711
541,527 13,235,923 $168,496,161
$279,829,534
97,871,256 31,995,522 $129,866,778
149,962,756 $149,962,756

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by 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 Departmental Administration. DJJ provides its services to over 28,000 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 the 181st 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 youthful 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 10,750 youth reside in community-based settings on any given day while in the Department's care.

DJJ simultaneously oversees three education transition centers (ETC) which aim to keep children in classrooms. These ETC's offer high school diploma's as well as GED's and provide local youth with opportunities to continue their education and earn course credits outside of public school classrooms.
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 daily.
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 400 youth are housed in secure commitment facilities on a daily basis.
Both RYDC and YDC facilities provide the youth housed therein with a variety of services, including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling, and other therapeutic programs.
AUTHORITY Title 15, 39, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Community Service 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018. 3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DJJ) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders
accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018. 3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
Total Change
Secure Commitment (YDCs) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and
provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018. 3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 4. Reduce funds to reflect a delayed October 1, 2019 start date for Career Technical and Agricultural Education Programs. 5. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones. Total Change
Secure Detention (RYDCs) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and,
provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$136,188 (2,189,656)
(149,400) (22,117)
($2,224,985)
$41,206 (215,621)
(28,800) (4,424)
($207,639)
$161,863 (7,813,672)
(172,200) (96,071) (25,656)
($7,945,736)
$215,828 (4,220,275)
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Program Budgets
3. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Community Service
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. 5. Increase funds to annualize operations for a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility in Paulding County. 6. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones. 7. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 8. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1,2020. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DJJ)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones. 5. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences. 6. Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. Total Change
Secure Commitment (YDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

(249,600) (36,272)
($4,290,319)
($4,045) (91,838) 918,924 (1,709,916) 100,682 (88,468) (150,000)
13,544 ($1,011,117)
($10,353) (27,787) 58,037 (17,694) (30,000) (84,642)
($112,439)
($95,597) (109,154)
991,471

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budgets
4. Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Sumter Youth Development Campus as a result of declining population due to criminal justice reform.
5. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant deputy commissioner position.
6. Reduce funds by eliminating one program coordinator position.
7. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
8. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.
9. Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at seven facilities to a contract.
10. Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018.
11. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1,2020. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
4. Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at 25 facilities to a contract.
5. Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018.
6. Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
7. Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.
8. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1,2020. Total Change

(11,016,475) (184,811) (129,474) (102,623) (174,000) (843,731)
(4,869,424) 160,452
($16,373,366)
($127,179) (145,543) 1,675,022 (716,558)
(2,139,098) (145,088) (246,000) 293,116
($1,551,328)

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$350,691,501

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$350,691,501

Changes
($14,668,679) ($14,668,679)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$336,022,822 $336,022,822

$350,691,501 $350,691,501

Foster Care Title IV-E Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,223,757
3,201,808 $6,425,565

$0

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

0

3,201,808

3,201,808

$0

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$267,404 $267,404
$357,384,470

$0 $0
($14,668,679)

$267,404 $267,404
$342,715,791

$267,404 $267,404
$357,384,470

Changes
($19,048,250) ($19,048,250)
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($19,048,250)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Community Service

State General Funds

98,222,772

Foster Care Title IV-E

3,223,757

Other Funds

206,084

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,652,613

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

State General Funds

25,159,399

Other Funds

61,320

TOTAL FUNDS

$25,220,719

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

96,202,644 1,435,033

TOTAL FUNDS

$97,637,677

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

131,106,686 1,766,775

TOTAL FUNDS

$132,873,461

Changes
(2,224,985) 0 0
($2,224,985)
(207,639) 0
($207,639)
(7,945,736) 0
($7,945,736)
(4,290,319) 0
($4,290,319)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

95,997,787 3,223,757 206,084
$99,427,628

98,222,772 3,223,757 206,084
$101,652,613

(1,011,117) 0 0
($1,011,117)

24,951,760 61,320
$25,013,080

25,159,399 61,320
$25,220,719

(112,439) 0
($112,439)

88,256,908
1,435,033 $89,691,941

96,202,644
1,435,033 $97,637,677

(16,373,366)
0 ($16,373,366)

126,816,367
1,766,775 $128,583,142

131,106,686
1,766,775 $132,873,461

(1,551,328)
0 ($1,551,328)

FY 2021 Budget
$331,643,251 $331,643,251
$3,223,757 3,201,808
$6,425,565 $267,404 $267,404
$338,336,220
FY 2021 Budget
97,211,655 3,223,757 206,084
$100,641,496
25,046,960 61,320
$25,108,280
79,829,278 1,435,033
$81,264,311
129,555,358 1,766,775
$131,322,133

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Community Service
Departmental Administration (DJJ) Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$99,710,937
24,850,806 100,747,224 129,835,638
$355,144,605

FY 2019 Expenditures
$101,102,437
24,442,128 100,015,551 127,991,144
$353,551,260

FY 2020 Original Budget
$101,652,613
25,220,719 97,637,677 132,873,461
$357,384,470

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$355,144,605
7,602,986 9,197,069 $16,800,055

$353,551,260
8,508,431 9,568,959 $18,077,390

$357,384,470
6,425,565 267,404
$6,692,969

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

338,344,550 $338,344,550

335,473,870 $335,473,870

350,691,501 $350,691,501

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$99,427,628
25,013,080 89,691,941 128,583,142 $342,715,791
$342,715,791
6,425,565 267,404
$6,692,969
336,022,822 $336,022,822

FY 2021 Budget $100,641,496
25,108,280 81,264,311 131,322,133 $338,336,220
$338,336,220
6,425,565 267,404
$6,692,969
331,643,251 $331,643,251

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Department of Labor
Roles and Responsibilities

The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) 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 policymakers with up-to-date, customized workforce data. GDOL also provides workforce statistics and employment data by industry and occupation, worker availability, wages and projected employment trends at the state, regional and local levels.
GDOL also is responsible for the child labor laws, 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,
GDOL 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 career centers and a comprehensive online presence. The career centers work closely with partners to ensure businesses and individual customers receive services that fully address their workforce needs. 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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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class
workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions. Total Change
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. Total Change
Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment
insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect three vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.
3. Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. Total Change
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to
promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect six vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class
workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Total Change
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$1,104 (79,664) ($78,560)
$0 $0
$1,681 (198,719)
Yes ($197,038)
$2,817 (317,878) ($315,061)
($295) (1,451)
4,146 (88,791) ($86,391)
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Program Budgets
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. Total Change
Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment
insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for four vacant positions. 4. Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments.
Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for 11 vacant positions. 4. Transfer funds from the Jobs for Georgia Graduates initiative to employment services to assist career center
operations. Total Change

$0 $0
($2,210) 63,292
(224,703) Yes
($163,621)
($3,705) 117,054 (522,303) (326,906) ($735,860)

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Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$13,929,954

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,929,954

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

Changes
($590,659) ($590,659)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$13,339,295 $13,339,295

$13,929,954 $13,929,954

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$115,416,908

$0 $0
($590,659)

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$114,826,249

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$115,416,908

Changes
($985,872) ($985,872)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($985,872)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOL)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,753,851 24,003,153

Other Funds

4,327,182

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,084,186

Labor Market Information Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,663,385

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,663,385

Unemployment Insurance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,438,466 25,491,766

Other Funds

335,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,265,232

Workforce Solutions

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,737,637 39,722,250

Other Funds

4,944,218

TOTAL FUNDS

$52,404,105

Changes
(78,560) 0 0
($78,560)
0 $0
(197,038) 0 0
($197,038)
(315,061) 0 0
($315,061)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,675,291
24,003,153 4,327,182
$30,005,626

1,753,851
24,003,153 4,327,182
$30,084,186

2,663,385 $2,663,385
4,241,428
25,491,766 335,000
$30,068,194
7,422,576
39,722,250 4,944,218
$52,089,044

2,663,385 $2,663,385
4,438,466
25,491,766 335,000
$30,265,232
7,737,637
39,722,250 4,944,218
$52,404,105

Changes
(86,391) 0 0
($86,391)
0 $0
(163,621) 0 0
($163,621)
(735,860) 0 0
($735,860)

FY 2021 Budget
$12,944,082 $12,944,082
$91,880,554 $91,880,554
$9,606,400 $9,606,400 $114,431,036
FY 2021 Budget
1,667,460 24,003,153
4,327,182 $29,997,795
2,663,385 $2,663,385
4,274,845 25,491,766
335,000 $30,101,611
7,001,777 39,722,250
4,944,218 $51,668,245

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOL) 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 2018 Expenditures
$29,319,033 2,632,542
30,597,623 50,621,714
$113,170,912

FY 2019 Expenditures
$28,041,438 2,452,205
25,659,609 45,679,726
$101,832,978

FY 2020 Original Budget
$30,084,186 2,663,385
30,265,232 52,404,105
$115,416,908

$113,170,912

$101,832,978

$115,416,908

91,329,937 8,327,005
$99,656,942
13,513,970 $13,513,970

78,017,819 9,361,373
$87,379,192
14,453,785 $14,453,785

91,880,554 9,606,400
$101,486,954
13,929,954 $13,929,954

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$30,005,626 2,663,385
30,068,194 52,089,044 $114,826,249
$114,826,249
91,880,554 9,606,400
$101,486,954
13,339,295 $13,339,295

FY 2021 Budget $29,997,795
2,663,385 30,101,611 51,668,245 $114,431,036
$114,431,036
91,880,554 9,606,400
$101,486,954
12,944,082 $12,944,082

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Department of Law
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney 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, and may criminally prosecute violations of any state laws arising in relation to dealing 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 nine 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, Medicaid Fraud Control, Special Prosecutions and Solicitor General units, provide a full range of civil legal services to state departments, agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions. Additionally, the Special Prosecutions Unit carries out the criminal prosecutorial functions vested in the Department of Law and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud both civilly and criminally. Finally, the Solicitor General represents the State in selected constitutional matters in both state and federal courts and provides legal advice and assistance in legal appeals arising out of the Department's cases.
Executive Branch entities reimburse the department for the litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs, and reporting costs.
AUTHORITY
Title 45 Chapter 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Department of Law Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies,
departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 3. Transfer funds from Secretary of State for legal services to support election security. Total Change
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of
providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Department of Law Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies,
departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 6. Transfer funds from Secretary of State for legal services to support election security. 7. Increase funds for one attorney in the human trafficking unit. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Increase funds for two investigators. Total Change

$3,691 (1,329,215)
194,237 ($1,131,287)
$0 $0
($1,435) (3,091) (9,077) 43,770
(1,993,822) 194,237 194,237
($1,575,181)
($380) 2,918 42,091 $44,629

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Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$33,230,364

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,230,364

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990 $3,597,990

Changes
($1,131,287) ($1,131,287)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$32,099,077 $32,099,077

$33,230,364 $33,230,364

$3,597,990 $3,597,990

$3,597,990 $3,597,990

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$37,089,125 $37,089,125
$73,917,479

$0 $0
($1,131,287)

$37,089,125 $37,089,125
$72,786,192

$37,089,125 $37,089,125
$73,917,479

Changes
($1,530,552) ($1,530,552)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($1,530,552)

Department of Law State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
31,853,589 37,087,014 $68,940,603
1,376,775
3,597,990 2,111
$4,976,876

Changes
(1,131,287) 0
($1,131,287)
0 0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

30,722,302 37,087,014 $67,809,316

31,853,589 37,087,014 $68,940,603

1,376,775
3,597,990 2,111
$4,976,876

1,376,775
3,597,990 2,111
$4,976,876

Changes
(1,575,181) 0
($1,575,181)
44,629 0 0
$44,629

FY 2021 Budget
$31,699,812 $31,699,812
$3,597,990 $3,597,990 $37,089,125 $37,089,125 $72,386,927
FY 2021 Budget
30,278,408 37,087,014 $67,365,422
1,421,404 3,597,990
2,111 $5,021,505

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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 2018 Expenditures
$83,103,071 4,847,602
$87,950,673

FY 2019 Expenditures
$90,353,928 4,791,643
$95,145,571

FY 2020 Original Budget
$68,940,603 4,976,876
$73,917,479

$87,950,673

$95,145,571

$73,917,479

3,665,072 52,607,162 $56,272,234
31,678,438 $31,678,438

3,679,174 60,142,407 $63,821,581
31,323,991 $31,323,991

3,597,990 37,089,125 $40,687,115
33,230,364 $33,230,364

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$67,809,316 4,976,876
$72,786,192
$72,786,192
3,597,990 37,089,125 $40,687,115
32,099,077 $32,099,077

FY 2021 Budget $67,365,422
5,021,505 $72,386,927
$72,386,927
3,597,990 37,089,125 $40,687,115
31,699,812 $31,699,812

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural 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; 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
commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries and to protect coastal Georgia's tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, technical assistance, and habitat enhancement.

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.
GEORGIA OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP The primary objective of this program is to provide funding
through grant and loan opportunities for state and local parks and trails, land acquisition, and stewardship of conservation lands in the state.

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 all state parks and 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.

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 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 state park lodges and golf courses in the State of Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 12, 16, 27, 31, 38, 43, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 52 of the
Official Code of Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93523, 88-206, 94-580.

WILDLIFE RESOURCES Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife
Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation, and educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and non-game wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas, and produces fish in state hatcheries.

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Coastal Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DNR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Replace state funds with other funds for one grants management position. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
Environmental Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses. 3. Replace state funds with federal funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: $0) 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

$1,416 (108,315)
(40,000) ($146,899)
$5,903 (152,286)
(44,184) (104,207) ($294,774)
$16,499 (100,000) (1,163,910) ($1,247,411)
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant program. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
Law Enforcement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced equipment and travel expenses. 3. Reduce funds for four vacant positions. 4. Provide one-time funds for 10 vehicles. Total Change
Parks Recreation and Historic Sites
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for two vacant positions and part time assistance. 4. Reduce funds for equipment purchases. 5. Reduce funds for advertising and promotion expenses. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. 7. Provide one-time funds for seven vehicles. Total Change
Solid Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$1,039 (200,000)
(92,472) (40,572) ($332,005)
$15,228 (275,082) (233,470)
300,000 ($193,324)
$5,951 (392,383) (432,534) (165,284)
(15,000) (300,000)
200,000 ($1,099,250)
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Wildlife Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportsman's license revenues in FY 2019. 3. Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions. (Total Funds: ($532,935)) 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance expenses. 6. Provide one-time funds for 17 vehicles. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions. (Total Funds: ($132,020)) 6. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DNR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 6. Transfer funds to departmental programs for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with
actual program utilization. Total Change

$11,863 310,051 (602,730) (115,108) (804,257) 500,000 ($700,181)
($3,034) 11,468
(108,315) (40,000)
(173,543) 128,672
($184,752)
($905) (14,873)
24,285 (152,286)
(33,855) (2,913,657) ($3,091,291)

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Environmental Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and
regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Replace state funds with federal funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: $0) 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses. Total Change
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session). Total Change
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for hazardous waste projects per HB 220 (2019 Session). Total Change
Historic Preservation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant program. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 3. Transfer funds to the Department of Community Affairs to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives. (Total Funds: ($2,029,528)) 4. Reduce funds for personal services and regular operating expenses to recognize efficiencies gained by transferring historic preservation efforts to the Department of Community Affairs' State Community Development program. 5. Transfer funds for archaeological services to the Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites program. (Total Funds: ($484,039)) Total Change
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($934) (35,350) 129,531 (1,795,866) (100,000) ($1,802,619)
$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$4,316,823 $4,316,823
$4,534 (200,000) (1,027,936) (361,201) (464,844) ($2,049,447)
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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Law Enforcement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced equipment and travel expenses. 4. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer
charges to align budget with actual program utilization. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Eliminate one-time funds for raising sunken vessels causing navigational hazards in Lake Lanier. 6. Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part time assistance. 7. Reduce funds for equipment purchases. 8. Reduce funds for advertising and promotion expenses. 9. Eliminate one-time funds for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. 10. Eliminate one-time funds for park construction activities in Heard County. 11. Eliminate one-time funds for historic site promotion. 12. Transfer funds from the Historic Preservation program for archaeological services. (Total Funds: $484,039) 13. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization. 14. Utilize existing funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to align operations with historical resources. (Total Funds: $277,461) Total Change
Solid Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for solid waste projects per HB 220 (2019 Session). 2. Transfer contract for environmental activities ($175,000) from the Department of Community Affairs to align key activities. Total Change

($32,628) 22,666
(347,169) 545,320 (42,555)
$145,634
($1,867) (12,752) 322,990 (617,708) (25,000) (810,578) (165,284) (76,576) (300,000) (100,000) (25,000) 464,844 1,171,688
Yes ($175,243)
$26,758 Yes
$26,758

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
4. Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions. (Total Funds ($572,118))
5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
6. Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance expenses.
7. Replace state funds with contractual agreement with the Department of Transportation for the operation of the Sapelo Island Ferry. (Total Funds: $0)
8. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization. Total Change

($722)
(25,419) 165,720
(642,393)
(225,665) (1,523,529)
(500,000)
1,067,977
($1,684,031)

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$120,924,135

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$120,924,135

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,607
70,310,073 $70,321,680

Changes
($4,013,844) ($4,013,844)
$0 1,163,910 $1,163,910

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$116,910,291 $116,910,291

$120,924,135 $120,924,135

$11,607
71,473,983 $71,485,590

$11,607
70,310,073 $70,321,680

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$95,834,071 $95,834,071
$287,079,886

$174,002 $174,002
($2,675,932)

$96,008,073 $96,008,073
$284,403,954

$95,834,071 $95,834,071
$287,079,886

Changes
$15,501,832 $15,501,832
($11,607) 847,404
$835,797 $570,275 $570,275 $16,907,904

FY 2020 Original Budget

Coastal Resources

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,966,301 5,054,621

Other Funds

107,925

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,128,847

Departmental Administration (DNR)

State General Funds

15,054,573

Other Funds

39,065

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,093,638

Environmental Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

31,597,759 27,978,013

Other Funds

54,793,855

TOTAL FUNDS

$114,369,627

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

State General Funds

4,027,423

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,027,423

Historic Preservation

State General Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,049,447
11,607 1,009,180

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,070,234

Law Enforcement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

25,874,222 3,001,293

Other Funds

3,657

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,879,172

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Changes
(146,899) 0 0
($146,899)
(294,774) 104,207
($190,567)
(1,247,411) 1,163,910 0 ($83,501)
0 $0
(332,005)
0 0 ($332,005)
(193,324) 0 0
($193,324)
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,819,402
5,054,621 107,925
$7,981,948

2,966,301
5,054,621 107,925
$8,128,847

14,759,799 143,272
$14,903,071

15,054,573 39,065
$15,093,638

30,350,348
29,141,923 54,793,855 $114,286,126

31,597,759
27,978,013 54,793,855 $114,369,627

4,027,423 $4,027,423

4,027,423 $4,027,423

1,717,442

2,049,447

Changes
(184,752) 41,523 0
($143,229)
(3,091,291) 0
($3,091,291)
(1,802,619) 1,795,866 0 ($6,753)
4,316,823 $4,316,823
(2,049,447)

11,607 1,009,180 $2,738,229
25,680,898 3,001,293 3,657
$28,685,848
0 $0

11,607 1,009,180 $3,070,234
25,874,222 3,001,293 3,657
$28,879,172
0 $0

(11,607) (1,009,180) ($3,070,234)
145,634 0 0
$145,634
20,000,000 $20,000,000

FY 2021 Budget
$136,425,967 $136,425,967
$0 71,157,477 $71,157,477 $96,404,346 $96,404,346 $303,987,790
FY 2021 Budget
2,781,549 5,096,144
107,925 $7,985,618
11,963,282 39,065
$12,002,347
29,795,140 29,773,879 54,793,855 $114,362,874
8,344,246 $8,344,246
0
0 0 $0
26,019,856 3,001,293 3,657
$29,024,806
20,000,000 $20,000,000

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,774,652 3,204,029

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

32,391,791 $49,370,472

Solid Waste Trust Fund

State General Funds

2,790,775

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,790,775

Wildlife Resources

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

22,788,983 30,062,937

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

8,497,778 $61,349,698

Changes
(1,099,250) 0 0
($1,099,250)
0 $0
(700,181) 0
69,795 ($630,386)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

12,675,402
3,204,029 32,391,791 $48,271,222

13,774,652
3,204,029 32,391,791 $49,370,472

2,790,775 $2,790,775

2,790,775 $2,790,775

22,088,802
30,062,937 8,567,573
$60,719,312

22,788,983
30,062,937 8,497,778
$61,349,698

Changes
(175,243) 19,195 0
($156,048)
26,758 $26,758
(1,684,031) 0
570,275 ($1,113,756)

FY 2021 Budget
13,599,409 3,223,224
32,391,791 $49,214,424
2,817,533 $2,817,533
21,104,952 30,062,937
9,068,053 $60,235,942

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Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Coastal Resources Departmental Administration (DNR)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$8,873,462
12,351,103

Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Historic Preservation Law Enforcement

116,946,136 7,361,663 2,651,072
29,862,643

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Parks Recreation and Historic Sites
Solid Waste Trust Fund
Wildlife Resources

72,832,652 3,840,208
91,347,490

SUBTOTAL

$346,066,429

FY 2019 Expenditures
$10,485,295
14,727,117 107,129,971
5,310,136 2,879,393 34,876,043

FY 2020 Original Budget
$8,128,847
15,093,638 114,369,627
4,027,423 3,070,234 28,879,172

73,305,060 2,660,295
79,589,072
$330,962,382

49,370,472 2,790,775
61,349,698
$287,079,886

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$346,066,429
89,119,469 135,327,473
5,931,774 $230,378,716

$330,962,382
78,157,528 134,850,117
3,307,971 $216,315,616

$287,079,886
70,321,680 95,834,071
$166,155,751

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

115,037,713 650,000
$115,687,713

114,646,765 $114,646,765

120,924,135 $120,924,135

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$7,981,948 14,903,071 114,286,126
4,027,423 2,738,229 28,685,848
48,271,222 2,790,775
60,719,312 $284,403,954
$284,403,954
71,485,590 96,008,073
$167,493,663
116,910,291
$116,910,291

FY 2021 Budget
$7,985,618 12,002,347 114,362,874
8,344,246
29,024,806 20,000,000
49,214,424 2,817,533
60,235,942 $303,987,790
$303,987,790
71,157,477 96,404,346
$167,561,823
136,425,967
$136,425,967

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition, and revoke executive clemency. With the support of more than 800 staff members, 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 three core budgetary programs:
Board Administration: Conduct the internal operations of the agency including fiscal management, staff training, human resources, quality assurance audits, and houses the board.
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 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 on current inmates. Parole decisions include a thorough review of individual criminal history, circumstances of the offense, recommendation of time to serve based on scientific, agency developed, Parole Guidelines, and validated risk assessments. The Pardons unit within the Clemency Decisions program compiles, reviews, processes, and presents for consideration all requests for restoration of civil, political, and firearms rights and pardons of all types.

The Field Services Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed decisions regarding the issuance of board warrants, revocations or continuances of parole, extraditions, and considerations for commutation of parole. This case preparation includes the review and recommended actions in response to delinquent reports submitted by community supervision officers as a result of parole violations in the community. Additionally, the Field Services Division includes statutory activities related to Georgia's adherence to the Interstate Compact. The Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for conducting extradition activities, conducting preliminary and probable cause hearings, and managing the interstate compact process for all Georgia parolees.
The Victim Services program is comprised of the Office of Victim Services (OVS). OVS provides opportunities for victims to communicate the impact of offender actions at all stages of the criminal justice process, by coordinating services for the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Supervision, and the Parole Board. OVS provides systems for victims to obtain information regarding the custody status of inmates and notification upon release of the offender, as well as opportunities for face-to-face contact with the Board via Victim Visitor's Day.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two and Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Board Administration (SBPP) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. 2. Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. 3. Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. 4. Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Total Change
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: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position. 3. Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. 4. Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. 5. Reduce funds by limiting travel. 6. Reduce funds for two positions to reflect a restructure. Total Change
Victim Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or
placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for one vacant part-time position. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Board Administration (SBPP) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. 5. Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. 6. Reduce funds by limiting travel. 7. Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one position to a criminal investigator.
Total Change

($296,631) (68,000) (26,925) (30,000)
($421,556)
$2,714 (77,993) (27,168) (65,000) (29,500) (102,022) ($298,969)
($22,620) ($22,620)
($8,011) 51,803
(296,631) (100,000)
(26,925) (30,000) (45,756) ($455,520)

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budgets
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: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position. 4. Reduce funds by limiting travel. 5. Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior secretary position. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for two new criminal investigator positions. 7. Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior district operations manager position. 8. Reduce funds by identifying operational savings. Total Change
Victim Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant part-time position. Total Change

($1,879) 63,135
(103,991) (245,981)
(72,053) (5,550)
(63,976) (78,365) ($508,660)
$29,139 (22,695)
$6,444

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$18,208,771

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,208,771

Changes
($743,145) ($743,145)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$17,465,626 $17,465,626

$18,208,771 $18,208,771

Total Funds

$18,208,771

($743,145)

$17,465,626

$18,208,771

Changes
($957,736) ($957,736) ($957,736)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Board Administration (SBPP)

State General Funds

2,602,328

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,602,328

Clemency Decisions

State General Funds

15,096,450

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,096,450

Victim Services

State General Funds

509,993

TOTAL FUNDS

$509,993

Changes
(421,556) ($421,556)
(298,969) ($298,969)
(22,620) ($22,620)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,180,772 $2,180,772

2,602,328 $2,602,328

14,797,481 $14,797,481

15,096,450 $15,096,450

487,373 $487,373

509,993 $509,993

Changes
(455,520) ($455,520)
(508,660) ($508,660)
6,444 $6,444

FY 2021 Budget
$17,251,035 $17,251,035 $17,251,035
FY 2021 Budget
2,146,808 $2,146,808
14,587,790 $14,587,790
516,437 $516,437

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Board Administration (SBPP) Clemency Decisions Victim Services SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,143,379 15,904,324
654,419 $17,702,122
$17,702,122

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,113,888 16,101,118
641,759
$17,856,765

FY 2020 Original Budget
$2,602,328 15,096,450
509,993
$18,208,771

$17,856,765

$18,208,771

102,602 88,904
$191,506
17,510,616 $17,510,616

96,603 82,930 $179,533
17,677,232 $17,677,232

18,208,771 $18,208,771

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$2,180,772 14,797,481
487,373 $17,465,626 $17,465,626
17,465,626 $17,465,626

FY 2021 Budget
$2,146,808 14,587,790
516,437 $17,251,035 $17,251,035
17,251,035 $17,251,035

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State Properties Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is the real estate portfolio manager for the state and is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned real property or real property interests, except for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents and Department of Transportation.
SPC assists state entities in the location of cost effective and operationally efficient workspace 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 state-owned buildings, state leases, and 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 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Article
VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII, the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

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State Properties Commission
Program Budgets

Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

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

FY 2021 Budget Changes

State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

Other Funds

$2,480,500

TOTAL OTHER FUNDS

$2,480,500

Total Funds

$2,480,500

Changes
$0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$2,480,500 $2,480,500
$2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500
$2,480,500

Changes
$0 $0 $0

FY 2020 Original Budget

State Properties Commission

Other Funds

2,480,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,480,500

Changes
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

2,480,500 $2,480,500

2,480,500 $2,480,500

Changes
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500
FY 2021 Budget
2,480,500 $2,480,500

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State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Building Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,980,614
$1,980,614

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,780,300
$1,780,300

FY 2020 Original Budget
$2,480,500
$2,480,500

$8,665,329 $8,665,329 $10,645,943
1,980,614 $1,980,614
8,665,329 $8,665,329

$1,780,300
1,780,300 $1,780,300

$2,480,500
2,480,500 $2,480,500

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$2,480,500 $2,480,500
$2,480,500 2,480,500
$2,480,500

FY 2021 Budget
$2,480,500 $2,480,500
$2,480,500 2,480,500
$2,480,500

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political consideration or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation. This legal representation is consistent with the guarantees of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Constitution of the United States, and the mandates of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. 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 comprehensive client representation. It does so by providing training and professional development for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent clients, representing the interests of defense attorneys throughout the state, and providing administrative assistance to circuit public defenders as needed.

In addition, the Council program includes the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, which provides direct and co-counsel representation, assistance, and resources to indigent persons in death penalty cases and appeals, and the Office of the Mental Health Advocate, which represents indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial.
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 Chapter 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Public Defender Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental
Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots. 3. Reduce funds by delaying the hiring of three positions until January 1, 2020. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. 5. Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. 6. Reduce purchase card expenses. 7. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.
Total Change
Public Defenders Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided,
independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates. 3. Reduce funds to reflect a delay in the move of the Appellate Division. 4. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 5. Provide one-time funds for relocation expenses. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Public Defender Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental
Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. 4. Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots. 5. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. 6. Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. 7. Reduce funds by reducing purchase card expenses.
Total Change

$2,205 (10,585) (259,757) (42,322) (195,465)
(1,949) (118,950) ($626,823)
$12,825 (360,000)
(34,925) (1,196,663)
344,806 ($1,233,957)
($6,663) 1,018
(242,441) (10,585) (42,322)
(195,465) (1,949)
($498,407)

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates. 4. Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. 5. Reduce funds by identifying operational savings. Total Change

($1,157) 138,501
(360,000) (2,167,878)
(618,465) ($3,008,999)

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$60,651,751

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,651,751

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,300 $68,300

Changes
($1,860,780) ($1,860,780)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$58,790,971 $58,790,971

$60,651,751 $60,651,751

$68,300 $68,300

$68,300 $68,300

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$94,060,051

$0 $0
($1,860,780)

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$92,199,271

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$94,060,051

Changes
($3,507,406) ($3,507,406)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($3,507,406)

Public Defender Council State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
8,419,369
68,300 1,840,000 $10,327,669
52,232,382 31,500,000 $83,732,382

Changes
(626,823) 0 0
($626,823)
(1,233,957) 0
($1,233,957)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

7,792,546
68,300 1,840,000 $9,700,846

8,419,369
68,300 1,840,000 $10,327,669

50,998,425 31,500,000 $82,498,425

52,232,382 31,500,000 $83,732,382

Changes
(498,407) 0 0
($498,407)
(3,008,999) 0
($3,008,999)

FY 2021 Budget
$57,144,345 $57,144,345
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $33,340,000 $90,552,645
FY 2021 Budget
7,920,962 68,300
1,840,000 $9,829,262
49,223,383 31,500,000 $80,723,383

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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 2018 Expenditures
$9,689,218 81,463,714
$91,152,932

FY 2019 Expenditures
$9,552,651 80,661,027
$90,213,678

FY 2020 Original Budget
$10,327,669 83,732,382
$94,060,051

$91,152,932

$90,213,678

$94,060,051

21,809 32,983,102 $33,004,911
58,148,021 $58,148,021

1,524 31,677,179 $31,678,703
58,534,974 $58,534,974

68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300
60,651,751 $60,651,751

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$9,700,846 82,498,425 $92,199,271
$92,199,271
68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300
58,790,971 $58,790,971

FY 2021 Budget
$9,829,262 80,723,383 $90,552,645
$90,552,645
68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300
57,144,345 $57,144,345

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Department of Public Health
Roles and Responsibilities

In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and human services agencies. The Division of Public Health was transferred from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Health (DCH). In 2011, HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH has a nine-person board appointed by the Governor.
DPH has three major functions; the first function of DPH is to diagnose, investigate, and monitor any diseases, injuries, and health conditions that may have an adverse effect upon Georgia's communities and people. The second major function of DPH is to ensure the health and safety of Georgia's citizens by providing health protective services, including emergency preparedness. The third and final function of DPH is to establish and implement sound public health policy.
HEALTH PROTECTION
Health Protection includes Emergency Preparedness, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Infectious Disease and Immunization programs. These programs are responsible for ensuring conditions that protect the health and well-being of Georgia's citizens by preparing for and responding to disasters, conducting surveillance and outbreak investigations, detecting and preventing environmental hazards, and providing disease control and prevention services.

HEALTH PROMOTION Health Promotion includes Maternal and Child Health
Promotion, Disease Prevention, the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program, and the Office of Health Equity. These programs improve the health of Georgians by promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to low-cost healthcare for uninsured individuals, and working to reduce health inequities throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission works to
improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing grant funds.
The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes funds appropriated for trauma system improvement, and works to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma care system.
AUTHORITY Title 31, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also
OCGA Titles 12-5-4, 15-21-143, 17-18-1, 19-15-4, 24-9-40, 26-4192, 43 10A-7, 43-34, and 50-18-72(c)(2).

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of
Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants. 3. Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. 4. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 5. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). 7. Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state. 8. Utilize existing Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funds for Georgia SHAPE. 9. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer,
and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of
Health. Total Change
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as
well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. Total Change

$1,826 (275,000) (265,000)
(18,488) (54,769) (300,000) (197,792) (170,625) (100,000) ($1,379,848)
$0 $0
$28,851 (1,166,685)
978,865 ($158,969)
$3,156 (12,016) ($8,860)

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Program Budgets
Epidemiology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events
of public health concern. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. 3. Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits.
Total Change
Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines,
and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 3. Utilize existing federal funds for one position.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services. 4. Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for contractual services. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Total Change
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually
transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments. 3. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 4. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

$2,468 (89,000) (40,000) ($126,532)
$253 (33,600) (109,445) ($142,792)
$1,485 (275,000)
(55,000) (81,583) ($410,098)
$3,665 (40,000) (130,000) ($166,335)
$12,709 (275,000)
(2,121) (326,220) ($590,632)
277

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing
inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 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. Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for county boards of health. 3. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the Fulton County Board of Health.
Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner
vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 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 participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for contractual services. 2. Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees.

$3,660 (114,344) ($110,684)
($428,423) ($428,423)
$1,661 (6,368,723)
(978,865) ($7,345,927)
$4,030 (129,598) ($125,568)
$0 $0
($670,052) 5,016,127

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Program Budgets
3. Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants. 4. Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services. 6. Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). 7. Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state. 8. Reduce funds for travel and training. 9. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer,
and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services. 6. Reduce funds for 14 vacant positions. 7. Reduce funds to reflect consolidation of two District Health Director positions. 8. Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of
Health. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

368,709 $4,714,784
($6,693) 1,619
(275,000) (265,000) (270,625) (743,750) (197,792)
(27,362) (124,709) ($1,909,312)
$0 $0
($1,555) (3,182)
(146,808) 19,426
(40,000) (1,695,075)
(323,768) 978,865
($1,212,097)
($2,122)
279

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for travel and supplies.
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. 4. Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center.
Total Change
Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines,
and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 2. Utilize existing federal funds for one position.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to
67.03%. 5. Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services. 6. Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services.
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Total Change

(2,267) 1,619
(12,016) ($14,786)
($5,489) 4,857
(40,000) (153,590) ($194,222)
($33,600) (109,445) ($143,045)
($11,581) (696) 3,238
43,196 (81,583) (275,000) (55,000) ($377,426)
($12,791) 6,475
(40,000) (130,000) ($176,316)

280

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Department of Public Health
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments. 4. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. 5. Reduce funds for four vacant positions.
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Reduce funds for three vacant positions. 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. Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local
public health services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
2. Reduce funds for county boards of health. 3. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the Fulton County Board of Health.
Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner
vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

($14,986) 69,610
(275,000) (12,121)
(269,938) ($502,435)
($870) (114,344) ($115,214)
($428,423) ($428,423)
$2,811,197 (9,240,194)
(978,865) ($7,407,862)
($2,272) (9,243) 22,664
(129,598) ($118,449)
281

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care
and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect FY 2019 collections. Total Change
Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to
coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for contractual services. Total Change

$22,196 $22,196
($1,005,078) ($1,005,078)

282

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$277,122,477

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

13,717,860 1,409,333

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$292,249,670

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

Changes
($6,279,884) 0 0
($6,279,884)
$0 0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$270,842,593 13,717,860
1,409,333 $285,969,786

$277,122,477 13,717,860
1,409,333 $292,249,670

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$10,157,812 $10,157,812
$698,359,291

$0 $0
($6,279,884)

$10,157,812 $10,157,812
$692,079,407

$10,157,812 $10,157,812
$698,359,291

Changes
($13,604,665) 0
22,196 ($13,582,469)
$0 0 0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($13,582,469)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,951,655 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424

(1,379,848) 0 0 0
0 0

Other Funds

745,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$41,021,615

($1,379,848)

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Tobacco Settlement

Funds

6,613,249

0

Preventive Health and

Services Block Grant

300,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,913,249

$0

Departmental Administration (DPH)

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

23,135,385 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918

(158,969) 0 0 0

Other Funds

3,945,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$35,525,036

($158,969)

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

3,813,123 350,000

(8,860) 0

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

12,571,807 6,857,179 516,828 149,000

13,951,655 6,857,179 516,828 149,000

10,404,529
8,397,424 745,000
$39,641,767

10,404,529
8,397,424 745,000
$41,021,615

6,613,249 300,000
$6,913,249
22,976,416 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $35,366,067
3,804,263 350,000

6,613,249 300,000
$6,913,249
23,135,385 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $35,525,036
3,813,123 350,000

Changes
(1,909,312) 0 0 0
0 0 0 ($1,909,312)
0 0 $0
(1,212,097) 0 0 0 0
($1,212,097)
(14,786) 0

FY 2021 Budget
$263,517,812 13,717,860 1,431,529
$278,667,201
$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809 $10,157,812 $10,157,812 $684,776,822
FY 2021 Budget
12,042,343 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$39,112,303
6,613,249 300,000
$6,913,249
21,923,288 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $34,312,939
3,798,337 350,000
283

Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2020 Original Budget
200,000
23,125,473

Changes 0 0

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

171,976 $27,660,572

0 ($8,860)

Epidemiology

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,296,016 115,637
6,552,593

(126,532) 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,964,246

($126,532)

Immunization
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,553,974 2,061,486

(142,792) 0

Other Funds

4,649,702

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,265,162

($142,792)

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

25,878,245 8,605,171 132,509
14,255,140

(410,098) 0 0 0

Other Funds

85,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$48,956,065

($410,098)

Infant and Child Health Promotion

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,318,316 7,392,607
256,226,789

(166,335) 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$278,937,712

($166,335)

Infectious Disease Control

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

32,595,637
47,927,661 $80,523,298

(590,632)
0 ($590,632)

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

State General Funds
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,170,159 158,382 352,681

(110,684) 0 0

Other Funds

561,134

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,242,356

($110,684)

Office for Children and Families State General Funds

428,423

(428,423)

TOTAL FUNDS

$428,423

($428,423)

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

State General Funds

126,812,794

(7,345,927)

TOTAL FUNDS

$126,812,794

($7,345,927)

284

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

200,000

200,000

23,125,473 171,976
$27,651,712

23,125,473 171,976
$27,660,572

Changes
0
0 0 ($14,786)

FY 2021 Budget
200,000
23,125,473 171,976
$27,645,786

5,169,484 115,637
6,552,593 $11,837,714

5,296,016 115,637
6,552,593 $11,964,246

(194,222) 0
0 ($194,222)

5,101,794 115,637
6,552,593 $11,770,024

2,411,182
2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,122,370

2,553,974
2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,265,162

(143,045)
0 0 ($143,045)

2,410,929
2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,122,117

25,468,147
8,605,171
132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$48,545,967

25,878,245
8,605,171
132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$48,956,065

(377,426)
0
0
0 0 ($377,426)

25,500,819
8,605,171
132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$48,578,639

15,151,981
7,392,607
256,226,789 $278,771,377

15,318,316
7,392,607
256,226,789 $278,937,712

(176,316)
0
0 ($176,316)

15,142,000
7,392,607
256,226,789 $278,761,396

32,005,005
47,927,661 $79,932,666

32,595,637
47,927,661 $80,523,298

(502,435)
0 ($502,435)

32,093,202
47,927,661 $80,020,863

6,059,475
158,382
352,681 561,134 $7,131,672

6,170,159
158,382
352,681 561,134 $7,242,356

(115,214)
0
0 0 ($115,214)

6,054,945
158,382
352,681 561,134 $7,127,142

0

428,423

(428,423)

0

$0

$428,423

($428,423)

$0

119,466,867 $119,466,867

126,812,794 $126,812,794

(7,407,862) ($7,407,862)

119,404,932 $119,404,932

Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Vital Records
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
4,417,452
530,680 $4,948,132

Changes
(125,568) 0
($125,568)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

1,409,333

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,409,333

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

State General Funds

16,751,298

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,751,298

0 $0
4,714,784 $4,714,784

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

4,291,884
530,680 $4,822,564

4,417,452
530,680 $4,948,132

1,409,333 $1,409,333
21,466,082 $21,466,082

1,409,333 $1,409,333
16,751,298 $16,751,298

Changes (118,449) 0
($118,449)
22,196 $22,196 (1,005,078) ($1,005,078)

FY 2021 Budget
4,299,003 530,680
$4,829,683
1,431,529 $1,431,529 15,746,220 $15,746,220

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Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
Departmental Administration (DPH)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$35,466,920
7,170,218
45,819,533

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

30,566,924 21,562,997 17,489,645
66,961,221 265,936,145 110,044,984
8,526,240 825,758
124,652,969 6,228,423
$741,251,977

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$1,748,063 21,360,080 $23,108,143

FY 2019 Expenditures
$38,831,505
7,063,856
84,000,285

FY 2020 Original Budget
$41,021,615
6,913,249
35,525,036

31,830,626 22,455,605 17,783,519
67,727,818 234,824,002 157,666,035
8,186,763 428,423
123,188,527 5,741,367
$799,728,331

27,660,572 11,964,246
9,265,162
48,956,065 278,937,712
80,523,298
7,242,356 428,423
126,812,794 4,948,132
$680,198,660

$1,519,463 22,559,092 $24,078,555

$1,409,333 16,751,298 $18,160,631

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$764,360,120
393,140,316 87,940,490 3,580,993
$484,661,799

$823,806,886
454,361,664 73,774,256 3,897,929
$532,033,849

$698,359,291
395,951,809 10,157,812
$406,109,621

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

264,837,213 13,648,947 1,212,161
$279,698,321

272,277,565 12,951,401 1,294,070 5,250,000
$291,773,036

277,122,477 13,717,860 1,409,333
$292,249,670

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$39,641,767 6,913,249
35,366,067
27,651,712 11,837,714
9,122,370 48,545,967 278,771,377 79,932,666
7,131,672
119,466,867 4,822,564
$669,203,992
$1,409,333 21,466,082
$22,875,415
$692,079,407
395,951,809 10,157,812
$406,109,621
270,842,593 13,717,860 1,409,333
$285,969,786

FY 2021 Budget $39,112,303
6,913,249 34,312,939
27,645,786 11,770,024
9,122,117 48,578,639 278,761,396 80,020,863
7,127,142
119,404,932 4,829,683
$667,599,073
$1,431,529 15,746,220 $17,177,749
$684,776,822
395,951,809 10,157,812
$406,109,621
263,517,812 13,717,860 1,431,529
$278,667,201

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Department of Public Safety
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes 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. The Office of Public Safety Officer Support provides peer counselors and critical incident support services for the benefit of public safety officers.
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:

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 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 Titles 25, 35, 40, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

Field Operations Aviation Capitol Police Motor Carrier Compliance Division Administration Office of Public Safety Officer Support

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds associated with the Albany and Augusta hangars due to consolidation of facilities. 4. Reduce operating expenses. Total Change
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. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively attached agencies.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce operating expenses. Total Change

$3,060 (132,947)
(30,917) (23,737) ($184,541)
$0 $0
$9,870 (50,494) (35,166) ($75,790)

Field Offices and Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.
3. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change

$131,398
(4,730,069) (379,338)
($4,978,009)

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, nonconsensual 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$14,051

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. 3. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change
Office of Public Safety Officer Support
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for two positions. 2. Reduce operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect the delayed hiring of a dual investigator and grant specialist position. 3. Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections per SR 558 and SB 350 (2016 Session). Total Change
Office of Highway Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission. 3. Increase funds for driver's education and training to reflect Fiscal Year 2019 fine collections in accordance with Joshua's Law. Total Change
Georgia 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. 3. Reduce operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Total Change

(760,617) (77,065)
($823,631)
($222,242) (11,625)
(269,878) ($503,745)
$37 (56,268) 268,151 $211,920
$236 (141,812)
65,076 ($76,500)
$173 (90,638) (15,270) (61,622) ($167,357)

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Program Budgets
Georgia 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds added in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for fiscal services. (HB 31 intent language considered nonbinding by the Governor)
3. Reduce operating expenses associated with 36 public safety training courses. 4. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and one vacant student services position. 5. Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law
Enforcement Academy. 6. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for two vacant positions due to the consolidation of facilities. 4. Reduce funds for the Albany and Augusta hangars due to the consolidation of facilities. 5. Reduce operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds associated with a reduction of the agency's fleet. Total Change
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. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and
administratively attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position. 5. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change

$8,507 (119,820)
(72,496) (196,011)
(94,290) (280,111) ($754,221)
($1,405) 1,456
(177,263) (30,917) (31,649)
(160,319) ($400,097)
$0 $0
$7,080 (4,532) 30,569 (50,494) (46,888) ($64,265)

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Field Offices and Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. 4. Reduce operating expenses. 5. Utilize existing funds for one 50 person trooper school. Total Change
Motor Carrier Compliance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, nonconsensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. 3. Provide funds for operating expenses to support motor carrier officers. 4. Provide funds for personal services to support motor carrier officer positions. 5. Utilize existing Unified Carrier Registration funds to support motor carrier officer positions. Total Change
Office of Public Safety Officer Support
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for two positions. 3. Reduce operating expenses. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for temporary proctors, monitors, and evaluators for course and test validation processes. Total Change

($66,792) 470,178
(3,178,733) (2,741,925)
Yes ($5,517,272)
$98,985 (760,617)
431,663 1,362,082
Yes $1,132,113
($1,248) (222,242)
(15,500) ($238,990)
($2,857) 1,619
(84,401) ($85,639)

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Office of Highway Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission. Total Change
Georgia 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. 6. Reduce operating expenses. 7. Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Total Change
Georgia 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. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds added in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for fiscal services. (HB 31 intent language considered nonbinding by the Governor) 5. Reduce operating expenses associated with 125 public safety training courses. 6. Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and two vacant student services positions. 7. Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy. 8. Reduce operating expenses. Total Change

($2,731) (1,800)
(212,718) ($217,249)
($2,390) (2,913) (1,031) 11,332
(90,638) (20,360) (140,297) ($246,297)
$27,871 (5,358) 90,065 (119,820) (167,023) (239,526) (150,000) (436,569) ($1,000,360)

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$190,813,811

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,813,811

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

Changes
($7,351,874) ($7,351,874)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$183,461,937 $183,461,937

$190,813,811 $190,813,811

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$42,887,739 $42,887,739
$267,630,554

$0 $0
($7,351,874)

$42,887,739 $42,887,739
$260,278,680

$42,887,739 $42,887,739
$267,630,554

Changes
($6,638,056) ($6,638,056)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($6,638,056)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Aviation

State General Funds

4,526,833

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,526,833

Capitol Police Services

Other Funds

8,325,963

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,325,963

Departmental Administration (DPS)

State General Funds

9,630,262

Other Funds

3,510

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,633,772

Field Offices and Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

134,726,077 1,888,148

Other Funds

8,602,608

TOTAL FUNDS

$145,216,833

Motor Carrier Compliance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

14,740,736 11,289,344

Other Funds

17,497,727

TOTAL FUNDS

$43,527,807

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

State General Funds

1,377,871

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,377,871

Changes
(184,541) ($184,541)
0 $0
(75,790) 0
($75,790)
(4,978,009) 0 0
($4,978,009)
(823,631) 0 0
($823,631)
(503,745) ($503,745)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

1,406,690

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,406,690

Office of Highway Safety

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,545,305 19,689,178

211,920 $211,920
(76,500) 0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

4,342,292 $4,342,292

4,526,833 $4,526,833

8,325,963 $8,325,963

8,325,963 $8,325,963

9,554,472 3,510
$9,557,982

9,630,262 3,510
$9,633,772

129,748,068
1,888,148 8,602,608 $140,238,824

134,726,077
1,888,148 8,602,608 $145,216,833

13,917,105
11,289,344 17,497,727 $42,704,176

14,740,736
11,289,344 17,497,727 $43,527,807

874,126 $874,126

1,377,871 $1,377,871

1,618,610 $1,618,610
3,468,805 19,689,178

1,406,690 $1,406,690
3,545,305 19,689,178

Changes
(400,097) ($400,097)
0 $0
(64,265) 0
($64,265)
(5,517,272) 0 0
($5,517,272)
1,132,113 0 0
$1,132,113
(238,990) ($238,990)
(85,639) ($85,639)
(217,249) 0

FY 2021 Budget
$184,175,755 $184,175,755
$33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,887,739 $42,887,739 $260,992,498
FY 2021 Budget
4,126,736 $4,126,736
8,325,963 $8,325,963
9,565,997 3,510
$9,569,507
129,208,805 1,888,148 8,602,608
$139,699,561
15,872,849 11,289,344 17,497,727 $44,659,920
1,138,881 $1,138,881
1,321,051 $1,321,051
3,328,056 19,689,178

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Other Funds

652,912

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,887,395

($76,500)

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

4,188,258

(167,357)

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,188,258

($167,357)

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

16,671,779 1,062,334

(754,221) 0

Other Funds

7,805,019

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$25,539,132

($754,221)

Amended FY 2020 Budget
652,912
$23,810,895

FY 2020 Original Budget
652,912
$23,887,395

4,020,901 $4,020,901

4,188,258 $4,188,258

15,917,558
1,062,334 7,805,019 $24,784,911

16,671,779
1,062,334 7,805,019 $25,539,132

Changes 0
($217,249)
(246,297) ($246,297)
(1,000,360)
0 0 ($1,000,360)

FY 2021 Budget
652,912 $23,670,146
3,941,961 $3,941,961
15,671,419
1,062,334 7,805,019 $24,538,772

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Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Aviation
Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration (DPS)
Field Offices and Services
Motor Carrier Compliance

FY 2018 Expenditures
$5,413,999 7,872,293
9,518,190 138,988,022
43,829,382

Office of Public Safety Officer Support
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Office of Highway Safety Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$205,621,886
$1,121,427 18,258,180
3,556,018 23,638,195 $46,573,820

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$252,195,706
28,079,998 40,159,585 $68,239,583

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

183,956,124 $183,956,124

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,377,677 7,790,339
10,444,704 136,860,826
44,135,220
198,695
$203,807,461

FY 2020 Original Budget
$4,526,833 8,325,963
9,633,772 145,216,833
43,527,807
1,377,871
$212,609,079

$1,753,723 18,097,465
4,133,334 27,503,943
$51,488,465
$255,295,926
29,652,292 42,400,485 $72,052,777
183,243,149 $183,243,149

$1,406,690 23,887,395
4,188,258 25,539,132
$55,021,475
$267,630,554
33,929,004 42,887,739 $76,816,743
190,813,811 $190,813,811

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$4,342,292 8,325,963 9,557,982
140,238,824 42,704,176 874,126
$206,043,363
$1,618,610 23,810,895
4,020,901 24,784,911
$54,235,317
$260,278,680
33,929,004 42,887,739 $76,816,743
183,461,937 $183,461,937

FY 2021 Budget
$4,126,736 8,325,963 9,569,507
139,699,561 44,659,920 1,138,881
$207,520,568
$1,321,051 23,670,146
3,941,961 24,538,772
$53,471,930
$260,992,498
33,929,004 42,887,739 $76,816,743
184,175,755 $184,175,755

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Public Service Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for 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.

UTILITIES REGULATION The Utilities Regulation program is responsible for the
regulation of utility services throughout the state. The program is 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, and energy generation planning and construction activities; arbitrate complaints among competitors; provide consumer protection and education; and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

The PSC is an executive regulatory agency directed by a five-member Constitutional Board. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve six-year terms. The agency's staff includes accountants, analysts, engineers, information systems specialists, inspectors, and various administrative personnel who assist the Commissioners in fulfilling their duties. The Commission has three programs: Administration, Facility Protection, and Utilities Regulation.

AUTHORITY Titles 40 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

FACILITY PROTECTION Through its Facility Protection program, the 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 system operators. By training operators, the Commission ensures that industry personnel understand proper procedures for locating and marking utility facilities before blasting or excavating.

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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (PSC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses for high mileage travel reimbursements. 3. Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract.
Total Change
Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility
infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 2. Reduce funds for contractual services with professional associations. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (PSC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses for high mileage travel reimbursements. 4. Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract. 5. Transition to the state enterprise financial accounting system to increase transparency and leverage existing
infrastructure for business process improvements. Total Change
Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility
infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change
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$752 (19,463) (37,750) ($56,461)
$0 $0
($341,924) (61,668) (24,334)
($427,926)
($7,436) (2,606)
(38,925) (37,750)
Yes ($86,717)
$1,554 $1,554
297

Public Service Commission
Program Budgets
Utilities Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 3. Reduce contractual services with professional associations. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. Total Change

$4,758
(542,887) (61,668) (48,667) ($648,464)

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Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$10,048,109

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,048,109

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

Changes
($484,387) ($484,387)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$9,563,722 $9,563,722

$10,048,109 $10,048,109

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

Total Funds

$11,391,209

($484,387)

$10,906,822

$11,391,209

Changes
($733,627) ($733,627)
$0 $0 ($733,627)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Commission Administration (PSC)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,585,924 83,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,669,424

Facility Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,130,126 1,231,100

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,361,226

Utilities Regulation

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,332,059 28,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,360,559

Changes
(56,461) 0
($56,461)
0 0 $0
(427,926) 0
($427,926)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,529,463
83,500 $1,612,963

1,585,924
83,500 $1,669,424

1,130,126
1,231,100 $2,361,226

1,130,126
1,231,100 $2,361,226

6,904,133
28,500 $6,932,633

7,332,059
28,500 $7,360,559

Changes
(86,717) 0
($86,717)
1,554 0
$1,554
(648,464) 0
($648,464)

FY 2021 Budget
$9,314,482 $9,314,482
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,657,582
FY 2021 Budget
1,499,207 83,500
$1,582,707
1,131,680 1,231,100 $2,362,780
6,683,595 28,500
$6,712,095

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Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Commission Administration (PSC) Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,981,198 2,801,555 7,014,467
$11,797,220

FY 2019 Expenditures
$2,435,328 2,288,392 7,208,429
$11,932,149

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,669,424 2,361,226 7,360,559
$11,391,209

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$11,797,220
1,871,796 488,664
$2,360,460

$11,932,149
1,244,916 987,243
$2,232,159

$11,391,209 1,343,100
$1,343,100

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

9,436,759 $9,436,759

9,699,991 $9,699,991

10,048,109 $10,048,109

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,612,963 2,361,226 6,932,633
$10,906,822
$10,906,822
1,343,100
$1,343,100
9,563,722 $9,563,722

FY 2021 Budget
$1,582,707 2,362,780 6,712,095
$10,657,582
$10,657,582
1,343,100
$1,343,100
9,314,482 $9,314,482

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilties

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 26 public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research, and public service.
INSTRUCTION USG is comprised of four research universities, four
comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and nine 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 one-year and advanced certificate programs. In fall 2019, USG enrolled 333,507 students and in FY 2019 granted 67,854 degrees.

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 62 public library systems that operate 407 public libraries statewide. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically disabled.

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.

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.

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 Georgia Military College (GMC) is a liberal arts college located in Milledgeville with 13 satellite campuses and an online campus. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades 3-12.
AUTHORITY Titles 12, 20, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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.

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds for personal services ($40,842) and 15 vacant positions ($684,705) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.
2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 3. Fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
programs utilizing existing other funds. 4. Fund eight positions utilizing existing other funds. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for maintenance. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services.
Total Change
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational
outreach 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. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in
agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for personal services ($208,445) and 15 vacant positions ($880,546) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. 2. Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. 3. Fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds. 4. Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services. 7. Reduce funds for travel. 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. Reduce funds for personal services ($45,000) and two vacant positions ($130,000). 2. Fund two positions utilizing existing other funds. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for travel. 5. Reduce funds for Invest Georgia.

($725,547) (221,241) (336,660) (419,226) (682,109) (262,298) (18,750)
($2,665,831)
Yes $0
($1,088,991) (403,405) (297,006) (17,547)
(1,402,953) (99,065)
(253,819) ($3,562,786)
($175,000) (170,000) (25,017) (60,500) (400,000)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
6. Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT). (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 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. Utilize existing other funds for maintenance. 2. Reduce funds for travel.
Total Change
Forestry Research Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest
resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for four vacant positions. 2. Utilize existing other funds for personal services. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 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 noncurrent records to the State Records Center. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 2. Reduce funds for maintenance. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Total Change
Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries
through unique education, training, research, and practical applications. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 2. Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($147,637) and travel ($25,000).
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. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 2. Reduce funds for contractual services. 3. Reduce funds for GRA Ventures.
Total Change

(250,000) ($1,080,517)
($40,570) (5,000)
($45,570)
($334,802) (9,815)
(32,500) (88,678) ($465,795)
($109,374) (88,064) (21,978)
($219,416)
($73,413) (172,637) ($246,050)
($49,500) (5,000)
(150,874) ($205,374)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
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. Reduce funds for personal services ($121,040) and operating expenses ($7,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program. 2. Reduce funds for personal services ($26,528) and operating expenses ($1,967) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($69,468) and operating expenses ($3,000) for the STEM@GTRI program. 4. Reduce funds for personal services ($9,688) and operating expenses ($5,275) for the Severe Storms Research Center. 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. Utilize existing other funds for maintenance. 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. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 2. Reduce funds for travel. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia
at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for graduate medical education in the Teaching program. 2. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and
provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date. 2. Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for contractual services.

($128,040) (28,495) (72,468) (14,963)
($243,966)
($41,176) ($41,176)
($69,080) (8,000) (8,339)
($85,419)
($1,276,441) (55,293) Yes
($1,331,734)
($77,049) (99,860)
(145,353) (64,986)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
5. Fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. 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. Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operating expenses ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative.
2. Reduce funds for the start-up budget for businesses participating in the Georgia FinTech Academy. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($39,461) and operating expenses ($501,112) at the Augusta University
Cancer Center. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. 5. Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date ($107,794) and contracutal services
($57,539) at the Georgia Film Academy. 6. Reduce funds for personal services ($40,000), operating expenses ($40,000), and travel ($29,538) at the
Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy. 7. Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. 8. Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Augusta University Adrenal Center.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services ($110,567) and two vacant positions ($82,976). 3. Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start dates. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services. 6. Reduce funds for travel.
Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean
science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date. 2. Reduce funds for equipment. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect corrected credit hour enrollment. Total Change

(1,290,968) ($1,678,216)
($222,919) (112,231) (540,573) (39,822) (165,333) (109,538) (68,714) (99,500)
($1,358,630)
$9,749 (193,543) (204,729) (292,839)
(47,500) (15,000) ($743,862)
($34,252) (30,065) (8,339)
($72,656)
$656,063 (9,644,318) ($8,988,255)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
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. Reduce funds for maintenance. 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. Reduce funds for personal services for the veterinary technician training program. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College
and pooled expenses. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve
at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Increase funds for enrollment growth. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that
educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for personal services ($42,160) and three vacant positions ($183,750). 3. Fund three positions with existing other funds. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Total Change

($190,000) ($190,000)
($19,575) ($19,575)
$9,627 (160,576) ($150,949)
$8,595 189,804 $198,399
$9,220 (225,910) (210,172) (224,637) ($651,499)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($372,438) and nine vacant positions ($471,462) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. 4. Reduce funds for personal services ($48,368) and two vacant positions ($234,303). 5. Fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds. 6. Fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds. 7. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 8. Reduce funds for maintenance. 9. Reduce funds for contractual services. 10. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 11. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. Total Change
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach 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. Transfer funds from the Department of Agriculture for diagnostic testing and disease surveillance. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Reflect a change in the program name from Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories. 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Cooperative Extension Service
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($891,170) and nine vacant positions ($572,804) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.
4. Reduce funds for 11 vacant positions. 5. Fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
programs utilizing existing other funds. 6. Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. 7. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 8. Reduce funds for contractual services. 9. Reduce funds for travel. 10. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 11. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional
Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. Total Change
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($410,273) 158,473
(843,900) (282,671) (1,054,747) (521,678) (651,741) (262,298)
(18,750) 208,994 118,443 ($3,560,148)
$3,374,381 Yes Yes
$3,374,381
($484,139) 389,773
(1,463,974) (601,030) (973,691) (17,547) (940,924) (99,065) (253,819) 280,395 60,657
($4,103,364) 307

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($159,999) and two vacant positions ($130,000). 4. Fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for travel. 7. Reduce funds for Invest Georgia. 8. Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT). (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) 9. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,246) and retirees (($13,399)). 10. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Utilize existing other funds for maintenance. 3. Reduce funds for travel. 4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 5. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. Total Change
Forestry Research
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 4. Utilize existing other funds for personal services ($39,261) and operating expenses ($25,000). 5. Reduce funds for travel. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 7. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 8. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. Total Change

($32,415) 603
(289,999) (264,500)
(80,034) (60,500) (600,000) (250,000)
14,847 24,136 ($1,537,862)
($6,672) (40,570)
(5,000) 4,798
11,902 ($35,542)
($26,477) 10,545
(94,500) (64,261) (32,500) (54,455)
18,004 9,089
($234,555)

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Georgia Archives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their noncurrent records to the State Records Center.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($25,694) and two vacant positions ($119,967). 4. Reduce funds for maintenance. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for travel. 7. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education, training, research, and practical applications.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($266,492) and travel ($25,000). 4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services. 4. Reduce funds for GRA Ventures. 5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for personal services ($183,660) and operating expenses ($9,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($39,750) and operating expenses ($2,992) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group.

($17,651) 3,856
(145,661) (132,496)
(26,678) (6,600) 5,089
($320,141)
($16,452) (73,413)
(291,492) 5,967
($375,390)
($3,977) (56,500) (21,720) (250,874)
755 ($332,316)
($10,111) (192,660)
(42,742)

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Program Budgets
4. Reduce funds for personal services ($103,602) and operating expenses ($4,500) for the STEM@GTRI program.
5. Reduce funds for personal services ($14,532) and operating expenses ($7,913) for the Severe Storms Research Center.
6. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($12,170) and retirees ($52,624). 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Utilize existing other funds for maintenance. 4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 4. Utilize existing other funds for personal services. 5. Reduce funds for travel. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 7. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 8. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for graduate medical education in the Teaching program. 2. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Total Change

(108,102) (22,445) 64,794
($311,266)
($9,281) 8,179
(41,176) 4,252
($38,026)
($13,263) 3,114
(69,080) (31,597)
(8,000) (8,339)
7,093 6,809 ($113,263)
($1,928,008) (55,293) Yes
($1,983,301)

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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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services. 6. Fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. 7. Reduce funds for public libraries grant based on population projections. 8. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operating expenses ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative. 4. Reduce funds for personal services ($172,578) and operating expenses ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services at the Georgia Film Academy. 7. Reduce funds for personal services ($40,000), operating expenses ($69,769), and travel ($54,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy. 8. Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. 9. Eliminate funds for the Agricultural History Georgia Capitol Museum. 10. Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Augusta University Adrenal Center. 11. Eliminate funds for the Health Professions Initiative. 12. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 13. Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (Total Funds: $287,912) 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds for personal services ($263,032) and one vacant position ($50,778). 4. Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($412,957) 4,820
(99,860) (459,172)
(64,986) (1,887,112)
(195,269) 11,141
($3,103,395)
($103,674) 26,042
(222,919) (673,690)
(60,733) (18,819) (164,307) (103,071) (166,800) (99,500) (2,805,805)
60,558 267,912
($4,064,806)
($35,929) (22,723)
(313,810) (753,401)

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Program Budgets
5. Reduce funds for contractual services. 6. Reduce funds for travel. 7. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 8. Transfer funds for the University System Office for statewide administrative services from the Teaching
program to the Regents Central Office program. (Total Funds: $140,493,582) Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for equipment. 5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 6. Transfer funds for marine science research and outreach from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in credit hour enrollment ($68,387,021), medical education ($7,957,507), and square footage ($1,746,489) at University System of Georgia institutions. 5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($9,233,837) and retirees ($440,012). 6. Adjust the debt service payback amount for projects at the Georgia Institute of Technology ($743,471) and Valdosta State University ($724,884). 7. Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year seven of the seven year plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative. 8. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. 9. Increase funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership Expansion. 10. Transfer funds for the University System Office for statewide administrative services from the Teaching program to the Regents Central Office program. (Total Funds: $140,493,582) 11. Transfer funds for marine science research and outreach from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography program. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for maintenance.

(30,000) (15,000)
7,973 68,737,143 $67,574,253
($12,831) 3,615
(25,404) (68,827)
6,127 1,614,262 $1,516,942
($16,619,372) (97,646)
3,642,884 78,091,017
9,673,849 1,468,355 (1,505,032) 4,508,095 1,357,440 (68,737,143) (1,614,262) $10,168,185
($37,345) 3,615
(270,000)

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Program Budgets
4. Eliminate one-time funds for poultry isolation units. 5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 6. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional
Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for personal services for the veterinary technician training program. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for personal services. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. 3. Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. 4. Eliminate one-time funds for equipment for emergency notification and camera security system. 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Reduce funds for personal services ($61,410) and one vacant position ($80,000). 5. Fund three positions utilizing existing other funds. 6. Reduce funds for operating expenses. 7. Reduce funds for computer charges. Total Change
Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021

(300,000) 13,850 1,417
($588,463)
($7,390) (29,363)
4,782 ($31,971)
($83,500) (1,201) 41,990
(228,036) ($270,747)
($59,260) 194,903 235,384
(213,810) Yes
$157,217
($3,890) (10,025)
(6,726) (141,410) (346,677) (229,556) (220,478) ($958,762)
313

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$2,578,608,885

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,578,608,885

Changes
($23,848,877) ($23,848,877)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$2,554,760,008 $2,554,760,008

$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885

Changes
$60,827,660 $60,827,660

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$5,900,578,255 $5,900,578,255
$8,479,187,140

$0 $0
($23,848,877)

$5,900,578,255 $5,900,578,255
$8,455,338,263

$5,900,578,255 $5,900,578,255
$8,479,187,140

($3,354,381) ($3,354,381)
$57,473,279

FY 2021 Budget
$2,639,436,545 $2,639,436,545
$5,897,223,874 $5,897,223,874 $8,536,660,419

FY 2020 Original Budget

Agricultural Experiment Station

State General Funds

47,454,193

Other Funds

44,552,919

TOTAL FUNDS

$92,007,112

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

7,100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,100,000

Cooperative Extension Service

State General Funds

44,205,415

Other Funds

34,333,929

TOTAL FUNDS

$78,539,344

Enterprise Innovation Institute

State General Funds

19,991,671

Other Funds

17,400,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,391,671

Forestry Cooperative Extension

State General Funds

1,014,238

Other Funds

606,988

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,621,226

Forestry Research

State General Funds

3,015,025

Other Funds

11,485,243

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,500,268

Georgia Archives

State General Funds

4,782,377

Other Funds

1,151,189

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,933,566

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

State General Funds

5,942,767

Other Funds

772,982

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,715,749

Georgia Research Alliance

State General Funds

5,134,350

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,134,350

Georgia Tech Research Institute

State General Funds

6,099,156

Changes
(2,665,831) 0
($2,665,831)
0 0 $0
(3,562,786) 0
($3,562,786)
(1,080,517) 0
($1,080,517)
(45,570) 0
($45,570)
(465,795) 0
($465,795)
(219,416) 0
($219,416)
(246,050) 0
($246,050)
(205,374) ($205,374)
(243,966)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

44,788,362 44,552,919 $89,341,281

47,454,193 44,552,919 $92,007,112

0 7,100,000 $7,100,000

0 7,100,000 $7,100,000

40,642,629 34,333,929 $74,976,558

44,205,415 34,333,929 $78,539,344

18,911,154 17,400,000 $36,311,154

19,991,671 17,400,000 $37,391,671

968,668 606,988 $1,575,656

1,014,238 606,988
$1,621,226

2,549,230 11,485,243 $14,034,473

3,015,025 11,485,243 $14,500,268

4,562,961 1,151,189 $5,714,150

4,782,377 1,151,189 $5,933,566

5,696,717 772,982
$6,469,699

5,942,767 772,982
$6,715,749

4,928,976 $4,928,976

5,134,350 $5,134,350

5,855,190

6,099,156

Changes
(3,560,148) 0
($3,560,148)
3,374,381 (3,374,381)
$0
(4,103,364) 0
($4,103,364)
(1,537,862) 0
($1,537,862)
(35,542) 0
($35,542)
(234,555) 0
($234,555)
(320,141) 0
($320,141)
(375,390) 0
($375,390)
(332,316) ($332,316)
(311,266)

FY 2021 Budget
43,894,045 44,552,919 $88,446,964
3,374,381 3,725,619 $7,100,000
40,102,051 34,333,929 $74,435,980
18,453,809 17,400,000 $35,853,809
978,696 606,988 $1,585,684
2,780,470 11,485,243 $14,265,713
4,462,236 1,151,189 $5,613,425
5,567,377 772,982
$6,340,359
4,802,034 $4,802,034
5,787,890

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Other Funds

506,980,336

TOTAL FUNDS

$513,079,492

Marine Institute

State General Funds

1,029,410

Other Funds

486,281

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,515,691

Marine Resources Extension Center

State General Funds

1,579,867

Other Funds

1,345,529

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,925,396

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

State General Funds

32,555,858

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,555,858

Public Libraries

State General Funds

40,044,380

Other Funds

4,758,088

TOTAL FUNDS

$44,802,468

Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

State General Funds

27,253,512

Other Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,253,512

Regents Central Office

State General Funds

12,466,667

Other Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,466,667

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

State General Funds

1,547,118

Other Funds

3,700,620

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,247,738

Teaching

State General Funds

2,296,261,553

Other Funds

5,243,904,151

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,540,165,704

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

State General Funds

4,671,769

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,671,769

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

State General Funds

489,381

Other Funds

22,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$22,489,381

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Changes 0
($243,966)
(41,176) 0
($41,176)
(85,419) 0
($85,419)
(1,331,734) ($1,331,734)
(1,678,216) 0
($1,678,216)
(1,358,630) 0
($1,358,630)
(743,862) 0
($743,862)
(72,656) 0
($72,656)
(8,988,255) 0
($8,988,255)
(190,000) ($190,000)
(19,575) 0
($19,575)

Amended FY 2020 Budget
506,980,336
$512,835,526

FY 2020 Original Budget
506,980,336
$513,079,492

988,234 486,281 $1,474,515

1,029,410 486,281
$1,515,691

1,494,448 1,345,529 $2,839,977

1,579,867 1,345,529 $2,925,396

31,224,124 $31,224,124

32,555,858 $32,555,858

38,366,164 4,758,088
$43,124,252

40,044,380 4,758,088
$44,802,468

25,894,882 0
$25,894,882

27,253,512 0
$27,253,512

11,722,805 0
$11,722,805

12,466,667 0
$12,466,667

1,474,462 3,700,620 $5,175,082

1,547,118 3,700,620 $5,247,738

2,287,273,298 5,243,904,151 $7,531,177,449

2,296,261,553 5,243,904,151 $7,540,165,704

4,481,769 $4,481,769

4,671,769 $4,671,769

469,806 22,000,000 $22,469,806

489,381 22,000,000 $22,489,381

Changes 0
($311,266)
(38,026) 0
($38,026)
(113,263) 0
($113,263)
(1,983,301) ($1,983,301)
(3,103,395) 0
($3,103,395)
(4,064,806) 20,000
($4,044,806)
67,574,253 71,756,439 $139,330,692
1,516,942 0
$1,516,942
10,168,185 (71,756,439) ($61,588,254)
(588,463) ($588,463)
(31,971) 0
($31,971)

FY 2021 Budget 506,980,336 $512,768,226
991,384 486,281 $1,477,665
1,466,604 1,345,529 $2,812,133
30,572,557 $30,572,557
36,940,985 4,758,088
$41,699,073
23,188,706 20,000
$23,208,706
80,040,920 71,756,439 $151,797,359
3,064,060 3,700,620 $6,764,680
2,306,429,738 5,172,147,712 $7,478,577,450
4,083,306 $4,083,306
457,410 22,000,000 $22,457,410

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

State General Funds

4,014,412

(150,949)

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,014,412

($150,949)

3,863,463 $3,863,463

4,014,412 $4,014,412

(270,747) ($270,747)

3,743,665 $3,743,665

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Changes

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

State General Funds

3,747,460

198,399

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,747,460

$198,399

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

State General Funds

15,308,306

(651,499)

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,308,306

($651,499)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

3,945,859 $3,945,859

3,747,460 $3,747,460

14,656,807 $14,656,807

15,308,306 $15,308,306

Changes
157,217 $157,217
(958,762) ($958,762)

FY 2021 Budget
3,904,677 $3,904,677
14,349,544 $14,349,544

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Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Experiment Station Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Cooperative Extension Service Enterprise Innovation Institute Forestry Cooperative Extension Forestry Research Georgia Archives

FY 2018 Expenditures
$97,528,525
6,998,243 76,947,716 32,811,157
1,503,902 13,428,180
6,002,014

FY 2019 Expenditures
$94,344,625
7,241,630 72,381,843 33,972,833
1,914,819 13,981,091
5,721,095

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Georgia Research Alliance

5,105,243

Georgia Tech Research Institute

448,702,374

Marine Institute
Marine Resources Extension Center
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

1,193,656 2,744,127 30,392,211

Public Libraries
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

41,611,699 36,032,631

Regents Central Office
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

12,576,243 5,626,250

Teaching
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

6,896,782,700 2,989,260
18,704,960

SUBTOTAL

$7,737,681,091

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Payments to Georgia Military College

$6,176,766

4,026,346 5,117,588 480,468,329 1,304,616 2,897,798 41,984,029 43,424,050 26,361,443 12,731,135 5,917,749 7,150,846,278 4,508,257 20,846,525 $8,029,992,079
$6,995,577

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Payments to Georgia Public

Telecommunications Commission

15,251,668

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$21,428,434

15,197,539 $22,193,116

FY 2020 Original Budget
$92,007,112 7,100,000
78,539,344 37,391,671
1,621,226 14,500,268
5,933,566 6,715,749 5,134,350 513,079,492 1,515,691 2,925,396 32,555,858 44,802,468 27,253,512 12,466,667 5,247,738 7,540,165,704 4,671,769 22,489,381 $8,456,116,962
4,014,412 3,747,460 15,308,306
$23,070,178

Total Funds
Less: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$7,759,109,525
5,441,093,892 963,020
$5,442,056,912

$8,052,185,195
5,614,222,720 1,065,195
$5,615,287,915

$8,479,187,140 5,900,578,255
$5,900,578,255

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,317,052,613 $2,317,052,613

2,426,905,464 9,991,818
$2,436,897,282

2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$89,341,281 7,100,000
74,976,558 36,311,154
1,575,656 14,034,473
5,714,150 6,469,699 4,928,976 512,835,526 1,474,515 2,839,977 31,224,124 43,124,252 25,894,882 11,722,805 5,175,082 7,531,177,449 4,481,769 22,469,806 $8,432,872,134
3,863,463 3,945,859 14,656,807
$22,466,129
$8,455,338,263
5,900,578,255
$5,900,578,255
2,554,760,008
$2,554,760,008

FY 2021 Budget $88,446,964
7,100,000 74,435,980 35,853,809
1,585,684 14,265,713
5,613,425 6,340,359 4,802,034 512,768,226 1,477,665 2,812,133 30,572,557 41,699,073 23,208,706 151,797,359 6,764,680 7,478,577,450 4,083,306 22,457,410 $8,514,662,533
3,743,665 3,904,677 14,349,544
$21,997,886
$8,536,660,419
5,897,223,874
$5,897,223,874
2,639,436,545
$2,639,436,545

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Department of Revenue
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Revenue was created in 1938 to serve as the lead agency for administering the state's tax laws and collecting and processing state revenue. The Department has seven major divisions: Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax Compliance, Legal Affairs and Tax Policy, Local Government Services, Motor Vehicle Division, Special Investigations, and Taxpayer Services.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO The Alcohol and Tobacco division is composed of two
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. 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.
TAX COMPLIANCE The Compliance division is responsible for ensuring taxpayer
compliance with Georgia's tax laws. The division oversees the department's 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, registration, the collection of delinquent accounts, monitoring special event taxes, and the oversight of private collection agencies.
LEGAL AFFAIRS AND TAX POLICY This division provides in-house guidance for the Department,
analyzes tax and regulatory legislation, and issues written guidance to assist taxpayers in complying with Georgia's tax 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 assists local tax
officials with the administration of property tax laws, the distribution of sales tax to local authorities, the administration of the Unclaimed Property Act, and the valuation of public utility property for tax purposes.

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.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS The Special Investigations division investigates potential
criminal violations involving tax fraud, theft, and motor vehicle title and registration fraud. This section also enforces motor fuel and motor carrier laws.
TAXPAYER SERVICES The Taxpayer Services division performs frontline
processing of all tax documents and paper check payments. Division staff review and make corrections and adjustments to returns of all tax types. The division manages the online taxpayer services and functions of the Georgia Tax Center system and operates a call center to respond to taxpayer inquiries. The division interacts with the tax preparation software industry to ensure system compatibility for taxpayer filing use and provides outreach and training to tax professionals to promote compliance with the tax laws of Georgia.
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 3, 40, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOR) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide
general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Total Change
Forestland Protection Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and
qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and school districts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for grant reimbursements to meet projected needs. Total Change
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Total Change
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and
administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 5. Increase funds to reflect FY 2019 firework excise tax collections.
Total Change

($22,898) (212,675)
(9,611) (8,935) (37,886) ($292,005)
$25,000,000 $25,000,000
($11,046) (48,290) (25,386) (8,934) (17,515)
($111,171)
($7,005) (13,093)
(8,934) (2,715) 65,673 $33,926

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
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. No change. Total Change
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for six vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation. Total Change
Office of Special Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 4. Reduce funds for contractual services for reduced call center assistance. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Total Change
Tax Compliance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for ten vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for real estate expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation.
6. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies
and technology services. Total Change

$0 $0
($21,862) (344,142)
(8,935) (115,944) (3,084,771) ($3,575,654)
($6,731) (8,934)
(12,248) (110,258)
(66,748) ($204,919)
($76,897) (608,061) (152,490)
(8,935) (330,586) (398,466) (2,053,574) ($3,629,009)

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Tax Policy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations
for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for two vacant positions. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. Total Change
Taxpayer Services Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law;
that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the realignment of duties for three positions. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of technology services. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOR) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide
general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 4. Reduce funds for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 7. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Total Change
Forestland Protection Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and
qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and school districts. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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($7,952) (146,666)
(13,417) (8,934) (7,175)
($184,144)
($32,469) (201,116) (687,955)
(8,935) (62,167) (1,214,720) ($2,207,362)
$1,405 (96,634)
11,333 (340,108)
(9,611) (25,665) (52,681) ($511,961)
$0 $0
321

Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 6. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Total Change
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and
administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
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. No change. 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 3. Reduce funds for six vacant positions. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting
enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System
(DRIVES) implementation. Total Change

($46,617) 24,447
(60,999) (25,386) (25,665) (25,520) ($159,740)
($29,564) 17,809
(13,093) (25,665)
(5,787) ($56,300)
$0 $0
($92,261) 132,758
(344,142) (25,665)
(264,648) (3,084,771) ($3,678,729)

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Program Budgets
Office of Special Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services for reduced call center assistance.
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for 29 vacant positions. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system and the elimination of technology services. 7. Reduce funds for real estate expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation. 8. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 9. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for two positions. 5. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 6. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 7. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Total Change

($28,407) 9,714
(66,748) (25,665) (18,498) (132,310) ($261,914)
($785) (324,520)
182,947 (1,488,418)
(152,490) (78,283)
(661,172) (917,452) (4,073,574) ($7,513,747)
($814) (33,559)
1,619 (236,054)
(27,440) (25,665) (11,734) ($333,647)

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Taxpayer Services
Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; 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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the realignment of duties of five positions. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. 6. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of technology services. Total Change

($137,028) 174,852
(402,231) (687,955)
(25,665)
(85,056) (1,214,720) ($2,377,803)

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Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$194,314,011

Tobacco Settlement Funds

433,783

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$194,747,794

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147
1,024,729 $1,394,876

Changes
$14,829,662 0
$14,829,662
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$209,143,673 433,783
$209,577,456

$194,314,011 433,783
$194,747,794

$370,147
1,024,729 $1,394,876

$370,147
1,024,729 $1,394,876

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,525,620 $2,525,620
$198,668,290

$0 $0
$14,829,662

$2,525,620 $2,525,620
$213,497,952

$2,525,620 $2,525,620
$198,668,290

Changes
($14,893,841) 0
($14,893,841)
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($14,893,841)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOR)

State General Funds

14,477,026

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,477,026

Forestland Protection Grants

State General Funds

14,072,351

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,072,351

Industry Regulation

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

7,266,540 433,783
370,147

Other Funds

485,887

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,556,357

Local Government Services

State General Funds

4,987,556

Other Funds

420,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,407,556

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

State General Funds

9,213,514

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,213,514

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

State General Funds

42,248,553

TOTAL FUNDS

$42,248,553

Office of Special Investigations

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,265,601 474,960

Other Funds

113,516

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,854,077

Tax Compliance

State General Funds

62,793,096

Changes
(292,005) ($292,005)
25,000,000 $25,000,000
(111,171) 0
0 0 ($111,171)
33,926 0
$33,926
0 $0
(3,575,654) ($3,575,654)
(204,919) 0 0
($204,919)
(3,629,009)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

14,185,021 $14,185,021

14,477,026 $14,477,026

39,072,351 $39,072,351

14,072,351 $14,072,351

7,155,369 433,783

7,266,540 433,783

370,147 485,887 $8,445,186
5,021,482 420,000
$5,441,482
9,213,514 $9,213,514
38,672,899 $38,672,899
6,060,682 474,960 113,516
$6,649,158
59,164,087

370,147 485,887 $8,556,357
4,987,556 420,000
$5,407,556
9,213,514 $9,213,514
42,248,553 $42,248,553
6,265,601 474,960 113,516
$6,854,077
62,793,096

Changes
(511,961) ($511,961)
0 $0
(159,740) 0
0 0 ($159,740)
(56,300) 0
($56,300)
0 $0
(3,678,729) ($3,678,729)
(261,914) 0 0
($261,914)
(7,513,747)

FY 2021 Budget
$179,420,170 433,783
$179,853,953
$370,147 1,024,729 $1,394,876 $2,525,620 $2,525,620 $183,774,449
FY 2021 Budget
13,965,065 $13,965,065
14,072,351 $14,072,351
7,106,800 433,783
370,147 485,887 $8,396,617
4,931,256 420,000
$5,351,256
9,213,514 $9,213,514
38,569,824 $38,569,824
6,003,687 474,960 113,516
$6,592,163
55,279,349

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tax Policy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Taxpayer Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget
277,938 1,506,217 $64,577,251
4,668,599 $4,668,599
28,321,175
271,831 $28,593,006

Changes 0 0
($3,629,009)
(184,144) ($184,144)
(2,207,362) 0
($2,207,362)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

277,938 1,506,217 $60,948,242

277,938 1,506,217 $64,577,251

4,484,455 $4,484,455

4,668,599 $4,668,599

26,113,813
271,831 $26,385,644

28,321,175
271,831 $28,593,006

Changes 0 0
($7,513,747)
(333,647) ($333,647)
(2,377,803) 0
($2,377,803)

FY 2021 Budget
277,938 1,506,217 $57,063,504
4,334,952 $4,334,952
25,943,372
271,831 $26,215,203

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOR)
Forestland Protection Grants
Industry Regulation
Local Government Services Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling
Office of Special Investigations
Revenue Processing
Tax Compliance
Tax Policy
Taxpayer Services
SUBTOTAL

FY 2018 Expenditures
$14,150,234 73,452,841 8,642,823 5,407,455
10,841,453
59,025,442 7,394,781
11,453,582 61,487,286
4,145,904 14,240,403
$270,242,204

FY 2019 Expenditures
$14,144,775 43,550,663 8,707,980 7,281,655
9,758,517
57,877,776 8,043,676

FY 2020 Original Budget
$14,477,026 14,072,351 8,556,357 5,407,556
9,213,514
42,248,553 6,854,077

61,255,422 4,284,413
29,265,328
$244,170,205

64,577,251 4,668,599
28,593,006
$198,668,290

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$270,242,204
1,698,587 23,511,532
$25,210,119

$244,170,205
1,322,875 18,985,702
6,169,992 $26,478,569

$198,668,290
1,394,876 2,525,620
$3,920,496

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

244,598,302 433,783
$245,032,085

217,257,853 433,783
$217,691,636

194,314,011 433,783
$194,747,794

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$14,185,021 39,072,351 8,445,186 5,441,482 9,213,514 38,672,899 6,649,158
60,948,242 4,484,455
26,385,644 $213,497,952
$213,497,952
1,394,876 2,525,620
$3,920,496
209,143,673 433,783
$209,577,456

FY 2021 Budget $13,965,065
14,072,351 8,396,617 5,351,256 9,213,514
38,569,824 6,592,163
57,063,504 4,334,952
26,215,203 $183,774,449
$183,774,449
1,394,876 2,525,620
$3,920,496
179,420,170 433,783
$179,853,953

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Secretary of State
Roles and Responsibilities

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of Georgia and custodian of the state flag. The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for the public, businesses, state agencies, and local governments by regulating and licensing corporations and individuals attaining professional business credentials; administering federal, state, and local elections; and monitoring the securities industry. The office is comprised of six divisions, which include: Corporations, Elections, Investigations, Office Administration, Professional Licensing Boards, and Securities. As a regulatory agency, Secretary of State offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands.
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 service marks.
The Professional Licensing Boards division manages numerous 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 rolls; training all local election officials in proper election 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 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.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is responsible for regulating licenses, developing a distribution network, developing procedures for inspections, and establishing requirements and procedures to ensure quality control and oversight of low Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil production in Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 10, 14, 16, 21, 28, 43-45 of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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Secretary of State
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Transfer funds to the Elections program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security. 2. Transfer funds to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security. 3. Replace state funds with other funds. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
Elections
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start date of one position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from reduced support services. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Transfer funds from the Corporations program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security. Total Change
Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start dates of three positions. 3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment. Total Change
Office Administration (SOS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end user equipment.

($235,519) (194,237) Yes
($429,756)
$1,445 (30,320) (14,170) (100,000)
(8,925) 235,519 $83,549
$1,448 (41,792) (11,155) ($51,499)
$1,520 (76,895) (124,725)
(9,243)

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5. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced data analytics services. Total Change

(110,259) ($319,602)

Professional Licensing Boards
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.
3. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end user equipment.
Total Change

$3,805
(179,831) (34,422)
($210,448)

Securities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$285 $285

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Real Estate Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 3. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect business process improvements. Total Change
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Provide start-up funds for program implementation per HB 324 (2019 Session). 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

$1,201 (45,642) (80,000) ($124,441)
$200,000 Yes
$200,000

FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Transfer funds to the Elections program for one legal services position to support election litigation and cyber security.
2. Transfer funds to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.
3. Transfer funds to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission to support ongoing expenses per HB 324 (2019 Legislative Session).
4. Utilize $429,756 in other funds for program operations.
Total Change

($80,942)
(194,237) (154,577)
Yes ($429,756)

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Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect reduced support services. 6. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced third party data analytics services. 8. Reduce funds for equipment to reflect projected need. 9. Transfer funds from the Corporations program for one legal services position to support election litigation and cyber security. Total Change
Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from realignment of duties. 3. Reduce funds for computer charges. 4. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment. Total Change
Office Administration (SOS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of one vacant position and to reflect projected expenditures. 5. Reduce funds for computer charges. 6. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 7. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from data analytics services. Total Change
Professional Licensing Boards
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
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($1,909) 6,476
(6,999) (14,170) (126,000) (12,692) (121,865) (90,000)
80,942 ($286,217)
$21,047 (8,976) (4,000) (14,922) ($6,851)
($321) (3,558)
6,476 (89,343)
(5,000) (13,010) (110,259) ($215,015)
$126,282
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2. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and projected expenditures.
3. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage expenses. 4. Reduce funds for computer charges. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced technology consulting services.
Total Change
Securities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia
Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons,
and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 4. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment. 6. Reduce funds for contractual services. Total Change
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for ongoing operating expenses per HB 324 (2019 Session). 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

(219,831) (10,000) (22,017) (38,189) (27,100)
($190,855)
$6,476 $6,476
($2,922) (994)
11,333 (64,462) (64,000) (80,000) ($201,045)
$154,577 Yes
$154,577

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Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$25,196,882

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,196,882

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000 $550,000

Changes
($851,912) ($851,912)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$24,344,970 $24,344,970

$25,196,882 $25,196,882

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,355,596 $4,355,596
$30,102,478

$429,756 $429,756
($422,156)

$4,785,352 $4,785,352
$29,680,322

$4,355,596 $4,355,596
$30,102,478

Changes
($1,168,686) ($1,168,686)
$0 $0 $429,756 $429,756 ($738,930)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Corporations

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

429,756 3,775,096 $4,204,852

Elections

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

5,518,907
550,000 50,000
$6,118,907

Investigations

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

3,384,036 $3,384,036

Office Administration (SOS)

State General Funds

3,450,968

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

5,500 $3,456,468

Professional Licensing Boards

State General Funds

8,565,401

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

400,000 $8,965,401

Securities

State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

706,773 25,000
$731,773

Changes
(429,756) 429,756 $0
83,549 0 0
$83,549
(51,499) ($51,499)
(319,602) 0
($319,602)
(210,448) 0
($210,448)
285 0
$285

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Real Estate Commission

State General Funds

3,141,041

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

100,000 $3,241,041

Georgia Acccess to Medical Cannabis Commission

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

(124,441) 0
($124,441)
200,000 $200,000

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

0 4,204,852 $4,204,852

429,756 3,775,096 $4,204,852

5,602,456
550,000 50,000
$6,202,456

5,518,907
550,000 50,000
$6,118,907

3,332,537 $3,332,537

3,384,036 $3,384,036

3,131,366 5,500
$3,136,866

3,450,968 5,500
$3,456,468

8,354,953 400,000
$8,754,953

8,565,401 400,000
$8,965,401

707,058 25,000
$732,058

706,773 25,000
$731,773

Changes
(429,756) 429,756 $0
(286,217) 0 0
($286,217)
(6,851) ($6,851)
(215,015) 0
($215,015)
(190,855) 0
($190,855)
6,476 0
$6,476

3,016,600 100,000
$3,116,600
200,000 $200,000

3,141,041 100,000
$3,241,041
0 $0

(201,045) 0
($201,045)
154,577 $154,577

FY 2021 Budget
$24,028,196 $24,028,196
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,363,548
FY 2021 Budget
0 4,204,852 $4,204,852
5,232,690 550,000 50,000
$5,832,690
3,377,185 $3,377,185
3,235,953 5,500
$3,241,453
8,374,546 400,000
$8,774,546
713,249 25,000
$738,249
2,939,996 100,000
$3,039,996
154,577 $154,577

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Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Corporations Elections Investigations Office Administration (SOS) Professional Licensing Boards Securities
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Real Estate Commission Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

FY 2018 Expenditures
$6,973,123 6,171,780 3,118,758 3,382,929 8,766,939 724,724
$29,138,253
$2,992,643
430,262

Georgia Acccess to Medical Cannabis Commission

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$3,422,905

FY 2019 Expenditures
$7,749,393 5,716,909 3,070,188 3,386,258 8,646,617 705,560
$29,274,925

FY 2020 Original Budget
$4,204,852 6,118,907 3,384,036 3,456,468 8,965,401 731,773
$26,861,437

$2,833,220

$3,241,041

$2,833,220

$3,241,041

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$32,561,158
711,976 7,100,994 $7,812,970

$32,108,145
220,684 7,748,390 $7,969,074

$30,102,478
550,000 4,355,596 $4,905,596

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

24,748,187 $24,748,187

24,139,070 $24,139,070

25,196,882 $25,196,882

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$4,204,852 6,202,456 3,332,537 3,136,866 8,754,953 732,058
$26,363,722
$3,116,600
200,000
$3,316,600
$29,680,322
550,000 4,785,352 $5,335,352
24,344,970 $24,344,970

FY 2021 Budget
$4,204,852 5,832,690 3,377,185 3,241,453 8,774,546 738,249
$26,168,975
$3,039,996
154,577
$3,194,573
$29,363,548
550,000 4,785,352 $5,335,352
24,028,196 $24,028,196

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible for administering the state's student financial aid programs, including the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, the Dual Enrollment program, and other educational scholarships, grants, and loans that are supported by lottery and state general fund appropriations. In FY 2019, the Commission disbursed more than $723 million in HOPE Scholarships and Grants to more than 171,000 students.
The Commission's companion entities include the Georgia Student Finance Authority and Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. Together, these entities provide administration, oversight, and funding for 20 state and federal scholarship, grant, and loan programs and work to promote and increase access to postsecondary education to Georgians.
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, assists schools and lenders with minimizing loan defaults through default prevention and training programs and default aversion activities. The Corporation also administers the GAfutures website, providing students with college educational planning and financing information and services.
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 2019, the Authority disbursed over $135 million in state general funds and agency revenues to more than 70,000 students. In addition, over $28 million combined from lottery funds and loan repayments were dispersed as Student Access Loans to more than 5,500 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 (GNPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission (GNPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. GNPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, GNPEC serves as Georgia's coordinating agency for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) and 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., 20-3-
250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

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Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (GSFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in
degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to eliminate five vacant positions ($271,275) and reduce the starting salaries for two positions ($151,011). 3. Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), conference registration fees ($4,443), travel ($11,666), and supplies and printing ($17,804). 4. Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502). 5. Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts. Total Change
Dual Enrollment 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. No change. Total Change
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. Total Change

$58,209 (422,286)
(34,413) (27,302) (12,386) ($438,178)
$0 $0
$0 $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. Total Change
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia
National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE 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. Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
($1,508,629) ($1,508,629)

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Program Budgets
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public
postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools. 2. Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary
institutions. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools. 2. Reduce 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. 20-3-400.2(e.1). Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia 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:
1. No change. Total Change
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:
1. No change. Total Change

($4,472,975) ($4,472,975)
$930,427 (155,350) $775,077
($2,243,876) (7,623,968)
($9,867,844)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Public Safety Memorial Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law
enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in
the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Service Cancelable Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including
programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by
providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Reduce funds for personal services. 2. Reduce funds for commission meetings ($1,269) and travel ($1,474). 3. Utilize other funds for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Coordinator position. 4. Reduce funds for computer refresh.
Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (GSFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in
degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($57,087) (2,743) (4,608) (5,323)
($69,761)
($9,806)

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Program Budgets
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000
or less. 5. Reduce funds to eliminate seven vacant positions ($467,076) and reduce the starting salaries for three
positions ($62,590). 6. Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), supplies and printing ($30,790), travel ($15,204),
conference registration fees ($4,443), and advertising and promotions ($13,012). 7. Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502). 8. Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts.
Total Change
Dual Enrollment 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. No change. Total Change
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. Total Change
Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia
Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia
National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE 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. Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant. Total Change

690 (85) 5,893 (529,666) (63,949) (27,302) (12,386) ($636,611)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($1,508,629) ($1,508,629)

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Program Budgets
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public
postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools. 2. Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private
postsecondary institutions. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools. 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. 20-3-400.2(e.1). Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia 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:
1. No change. Total Change
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:
1. No change. Total Change

$245,254 $245,254
$4,760,858 1,480,092
$6,240,950
$44,329,271 5,117,102
$49,446,373
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
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: 1. No change. Total Change
REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in
the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Service Cancelable Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including
programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by
providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.
3. Reduce funds for personal services ($57,087) and to eliminate the intern program ($989). 4. Reduce funds for commission meetings ($2,539) and travel ($1,474). 5. Reduce funds for computer refresh. 6. Utilize other funds for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Coordinator position. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($1,910) 1,619
(58,076) (4,013) (5,323) (4,608)
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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$138,945,795

Lottery Funds

869,477,624

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,008,423,419

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,650 $38,650

Changes
($69,761) (15,512,549) ($15,582,310)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$138,876,034 853,965,075
$992,841,109

$138,945,795 869,477,624
$1,008,423,419

$38,650 $38,650

$38,650 $38,650

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,878,261 $9,878,261
$1,018,340,330

$0 $0
($15,582,310)

$9,878,261 $9,878,261
$1,002,758,020

$9,878,261 $9,878,261
$1,018,340,330

Changes

FY 2021 Budget

($72,311) 53,787,337 $53,715,026

$138,873,484 923,264,961
$1,062,138,445

$0 $0
$0 $0
$53,715,026

$38,650 $38,650
$9,878,261 $9,878,261
$1,072,055,356

FY 2020 Original Budget

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Lottery Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,217,717 38,650

Other Funds

600,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,856,367

Dual Enrollment

State General Funds

100,836,976

TOTAL FUNDS

$100,836,976

Engineer Scholarship

State General Funds

1,060,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,060,500

Georgia Military College Scholarship

State General Funds

1,203,240

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,203,240

HERO Scholarship

State General Funds

700,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$700,000

HOPE GED

Lottery Funds

1,930,296

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,930,296

HOPE Grant

Lottery Funds

66,196,466

TOTAL FUNDS

$66,196,466

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Lottery Funds

62,017,197

TOTAL FUNDS

$62,017,197

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Lottery Funds

703,115,948

TOTAL FUNDS

$703,115,948

Low Interest Loans

Lottery Funds

26,000,000

Other Funds

8,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$34,000,000

Changes
(438,178) 0 0
($438,178)
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
(1,508,629) ($1,508,629)
(4,472,975) ($4,472,975)
775,077 $775,077
(9,867,844) ($9,867,844)
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

9,779,539
38,650 600,000 $10,418,189

10,217,717
38,650 600,000 $10,856,367

100,836,976 $100,836,976

100,836,976 $100,836,976

1,060,500 $1,060,500

1,060,500 $1,060,500

1,203,240 $1,203,240

1,203,240 $1,203,240

700,000 $700,000

700,000 $700,000

421,667 $421,667

1,930,296 $1,930,296

61,723,491 $61,723,491

66,196,466 $66,196,466

62,792,274 $62,792,274

62,017,197 $62,017,197

693,248,104 $693,248,104

703,115,948 $703,115,948

26,000,000 8,000,000
$34,000,000

26,000,000 8,000,000
$34,000,000

Changes
(636,611) 0 0
($636,611)
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
(1,508,629) ($1,508,629)
245,254 $245,254
6,240,950 $6,240,950
49,446,373 $49,446,373
0 0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
9,581,106 38,650
600,000 $10,219,756
100,836,976 $100,836,976
1,060,500 $1,060,500
1,203,240 $1,203,240
700,000 $700,000
421,667 $421,667
66,441,720 $66,441,720
68,258,147 $68,258,147
752,562,321 $752,562,321
26,000,000 8,000,000
$34,000,000

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

State General Funds

3,037,740

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

State General Funds

1,237,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,237,500

Public Safety Memorial Grant

State General Funds

600,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$600,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

State General Funds

5,370,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

State General Funds

1,050,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,050,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

State General Funds

22,841,185

Other Funds

1,278,261

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,119,446

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

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

State General Funds

1,008,654

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,008,654

(69,761) ($69,761)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

3,037,740 $3,037,740

3,037,740 $3,037,740

1,237,500 $1,237,500

1,237,500 $1,237,500

600,000 $600,000

600,000 $600,000

5,370,000 $5,370,000

5,370,000 $5,370,000

1,050,000 $1,050,000

1,050,000 $1,050,000

22,841,185 1,278,261
$24,119,446

22,841,185 1,278,261
$24,119,446

938,893 $938,893

1,008,654 $1,008,654

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
(72,311) ($72,311)

FY 2021 Budget
3,037,740 $3,037,740
1,237,500 $1,237,500
600,000 $600,000
5,370,000 $5,370,000
1,050,000 $1,050,000
22,841,185 1,278,261
$24,119,446
936,343 $936,343

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration (GSFC)
Dual Enrollment
Engineer Scholarship Georgia Military College Scholarship
HERO Scholarship
HOPE GED
HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans North Georgia 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)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$9,548,771 86,062,281
1,060,500
1,203,240 700,000 497,915
56,360,460
49,091,908
565,738,593 27,998,622
3,037,740 1,237,500
894,648 2,750,000
840,577 22,841,185 $829,863,940
$1,303,552
$1,303,552

FY 2019 Expenditures
$10,578,426 104,661,148
1,086,750
1,203,240 700,000 419,955
54,824,299
53,587,047
614,977,393 28,694,536
3,037,740 1,237,500
600,000 4,588,000 1,050,000 22,592,714
$903,838,748

FY 2020 Original Budget
$10,856,367 100,836,976
1,060,500
1,203,240 700,000
1,930,296 66,196,466
62,017,197
703,115,948 34,000,000
3,037,740 1,237,500
600,000 5,370,000 1,050,000 24,119,446
$1,017,331,676

$1,321,243 $1,321,243

$1,008,654 $1,008,654

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$831,167,492
83,343 3,811,084 $3,894,427

$905,159,991
141,654 4,199,784 $4,341,438

$1,018,340,330
38,650 9,878,261 $9,916,911

State General Funds Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

120,725,793 706,547,272
$827,273,065

141,180,549 759,638,003
$900,818,552

138,945,795 869,477,624
$1,008,423,419

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$10,418,189 100,836,976
1,060,500 1,203,240
700,000 421,667 61,723,491 62,792,274 693,248,104 34,000,000 3,037,740 1,237,500 600,000 5,370,000 1,050,000 24,119,446 $1,001,819,127
$938,893
$938,893
$1,002,758,020
38,650 9,878,261 $9,916,911
138,876,034 853,965,075 $992,841,109

FY 2021 Budget $10,219,756 100,836,976
1,060,500 1,203,240
700,000 421,667 66,441,720 68,258,147 752,562,321 34,000,000 3,037,740 1,237,500 600,000 5,370,000 1,050,000 24,119,446 $1,071,119,013
$936,343
$936,343
$1,072,055,356
38,650 9,878,261 $9,916,911
138,873,484 923,264,961 $1,062,138,445

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Teachers Retirement System
Roles and Responsibilities

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) collects employee and employer contributions, invests accumulated funds, and disburses 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 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 The Investment Services Division 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.
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.
AUTHORITY Title 47 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Teachers Retirement System
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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 to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits. Total Change
System Administration (TRS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including
paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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 to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits. Total Change
System Administration (TRS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including
paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

($34,540) ($34,540)
$0 $0
($29,279) ($29,279)
$0 $0

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Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$220,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$220,000

Changes
($34,540) ($34,540)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$185,460 $185,460

$220,000 $220,000

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$41,625,993 $41,625,993
$41,845,993

$0 $0
($34,540)

$41,625,993 $41,625,993
$41,811,453

$41,625,993 $41,625,993
$41,845,993

Changes
($29,279) ($29,279)
$0 $0 ($29,279)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Local/Floor COLA

State General Funds

220,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$220,000

System Administration (TRS)

Other Funds

41,625,993

TOTAL FUNDS

$41,625,993

Changes
(34,540) ($34,540)
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

185,460 $185,460

220,000 $220,000

41,625,993 $41,625,993

41,625,993 $41,625,993

Changes
(29,279) ($29,279)
0 $0

FY 2021 Budget
$190,721 $190,721 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,816,714
FY 2021 Budget
190,721 $190,721
41,625,993 $41,625,993

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Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2018 Expenditures
$220,042 36,642,899
$36,862,941

FY 2019 Expenditures
$179,100 36,936,438
$37,115,538

FY 2020 Original Budget
$220,000 41,625,993
$41,845,993

$36,862,941

$37,115,538

$41,845,993

36,642,899 $36,642,899
220,042 $220,042

36,936,438 $36,936,438
179,100 $179,100

41,625,993 $41,625,993
220,000 $220,000

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$185,460 41,625,993 $41,811,453
$41,811,453
41,625,993 $41,625,993
185,460 $185,460

FY 2021 Budget
$190,721 41,625,993 $41,816,714
$41,816,714
41,625,993 $41,625,993
190,721 $190,721

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Technical College System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a 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 six programs: Technical Education, Adult Education, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Quick Start, 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 rapidly-changing 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 served approximately 141,000 students and produced approximately 37,000 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.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Workforce Development program utilizes federal Title I
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds to address the employment and training needs of dislocated workers, lowincome adults, and youth to meet the employability and workforce needs of the state's businesses and industries. The State Workforce Development Board oversees services administered through 19 local workforce development areas across the state.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUICK START The Economic Development program provides customized
services for existing businesses in the state. Additionally, the Quick Start program provides employee training services to new and expanding industries as well as existing industries at no cost. 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 technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information technology, research, public information, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY Titles 20 and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Adult Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with
basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for operating expenses allocations to colleges. 3. Reduce funds for operating expenses for the Cedartown Career Center due to delayed occupancy of the adult education and workforce development facility. Total Change
Departmental Administration (TCSG) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds. 3. Transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program. 4. Reduce funds for personal services. 5. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 6. Reduce funds for travel. Total Change
Economic Development and Customized Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance. 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. Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing $103,649 in existing federal funds. Total Change
Quick Start Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering
customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,194 (676,350)
(31,250) ($706,406)
$759 (103,649) (122,129) (517,748)
(54,021) (22,476) ($819,264)
$40 (280,000) ($279,960)
Yes $0
$794

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds for training. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Fund one position transferred from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program utilizing $122,129 in existing federal funds. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds for operating expenses allocations to colleges. Total Change
Departmental Administration (TCSG)
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds. 6. Transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program. 7. Reduce funds for personal services. 8. Reduce funds for one vacant position. 9. Reduce funds for travel ($116,000) and software licenses ($63,536). 10. Reduce funds for computer purchases. 11. Transfer funds for system-wide administrative services from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program. (Total Funds: $43,274,168) 12. Fund four positions transferred from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program utilizing existing other funds. Total Change
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(453,956) ($453,162)
$93,443 Yes
$93,443
($90,138) 4
(118) 117,038 (1,014,525) ($987,739)
($19,946) (64)
(315) 9,355 (138,199) (162,839) (517,748) (58,932) (179,536) (15,600) 26,694,938 (424,350) $25,186,764
351

Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Economic Development and Customized Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.
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. Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing $138,199 in existing federal funds. Total Change
Quick Start
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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Reduce funds for training. 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. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 3. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 4. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 5. Increase funds to reflect a 1.5% increase in credit hours ($3,706,709) and a 0.3% decrease in square footage (($193,018)). 6. Transfer funds for system-wide administrative services from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program. (Total Funds: $43,274,168) 7. Fund one position transferred from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program utilizing $162,839 in existing federal funds. Total Change

($7,799) (3)
(280,000) ($287,802)
Yes $0
($53,593) (66)
(1,156) 6,475
(680,934) ($729,274)
($2,129,210) 2,558
(37,287) 1,454,753 3,513,691 (26,694,938)
Yes ($23,890,433)

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$373,978,376

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$373,978,376

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

Changes
($2,165,349) ($2,165,349)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$371,813,027 $371,813,027

$373,978,376 $373,978,376

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$395,291,069 $395,291,069
$1,051,231,247

$0 $0
($2,165,349)

$395,291,069 $395,291,069
$1,049,065,898

$395,291,069 $395,291,069
$1,051,231,247

Changes

FY 2021 Budget

($708,484) ($708,484)

$373,269,892 $373,269,892

$0 $0
$0 $0
($708,484)

$281,961,802 $281,961,802
$395,291,069 $395,291,069
$1,050,522,763

FY 2020 Original Budget

Adult Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

16,908,741 24,440,037

Other Funds

4,153,363

TOTAL FUNDS

$45,502,141

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,632,983 0

Other Funds

4,527

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,637,510

Economic Development and Customized Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,392,064 4,389,076

Other Funds

24,019,453

TOTAL FUNDS

$31,800,593

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

204,989,474

Other Funds

472,832

TOTAL FUNDS

$205,462,306

Quick Start

State General Funds

11,348,906

Other Funds

4,247

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,353,153

Technical Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

333,695,682 48,143,215

Other Funds

366,636,647

TOTAL FUNDS

$748,475,544

Changes
(706,406) 0 0
($706,406)
(819,264) 0 0
($819,264)
(279,960) 0 0
($279,960)
0 0 $0
(453,162) 0
($453,162)
93,443 0 0
$93,443

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

16,202,335
24,440,037 4,153,363
$44,795,735

16,908,741
24,440,037 4,153,363
$45,502,141

7,813,719
0 4,527 $7,818,246

8,632,983
0 4,527 $8,637,510

3,112,104
4,389,076 24,019,453 $31,520,633

3,392,064
4,389,076 24,019,453 $31,800,593

Changes
(987,739) 0 0
($987,739)
25,186,764 3,905,180
12,674,050 $41,765,994
(287,802) 0 0
($287,802)

204,989,474 472,832
$205,462,306
10,895,744 4,247
$10,899,991
333,789,125
48,143,215 366,636,647 $748,568,987

204,989,474

0

472,832

0

$205,462,306

$0

11,348,906 4,247
$11,353,153

(729,274) 0
($729,274)

333,695,682
48,143,215 366,636,647 $748,475,544

(23,890,433)
(3,905,180) (12,674,050) ($40,469,663)

FY 2021 Budget
15,921,002 24,440,037
4,153,363 $44,514,402
33,819,747 3,905,180
12,678,577 $50,403,504
3,104,262 4,389,076 24,019,453 $31,512,791
204,989,474 472,832
$205,462,306
10,619,632 4,247
$10,623,879
309,805,249 44,238,035
353,962,597 $708,005,881

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Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Adult Education Departmental Administration (TCSG)

FY 2018 Expenditures
$40,726,076
11,428,603

Economic Development and Customized Services

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Quick Start

23,438,168

Technical Education

691,655,519

SUBTOTAL

$767,248,366

FY 2019 Expenditures
$43,254,532
11,439,529
24,647,458
178,248,213 11,155,433
682,681,764 $951,426,929

FY 2020 Original Budget
$45,502,141
8,637,510
31,800,593
205,462,306 11,353,153
748,475,544 $1,051,231,247

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$767,248,366
61,126,966 340,962,499
$402,089,465

$951,426,929
246,410,751 330,909,411
10,344,732 $587,664,894

$1,051,231,247
281,961,802 395,291,069
$677,252,871

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

365,158,902 $365,158,902

363,762,035 $363,762,035

373,978,376 $373,978,376

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$44,795,735 7,818,246
31,520,633 205,462,306
10,899,991 748,568,987 $1,049,065,898
$1,049,065,898
281,961,802 395,291,069
$677,252,871
371,813,027 $371,813,027

FY 2021 Budget $44,514,402
50,403,504 31,512,791 205,462,306 10,623,879 708,005,881 $1,050,522,763
$1,050,522,763
281,961,802 395,291,069
$677,252,871
373,269,892 $373,269,892

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Department of Transportation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, maintains, and improves Georgia's roads and bridges and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transport. 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-of-way 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, 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 NaviGAtor system, Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO), and Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program (CHAMP) 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 patrol routes on the interstates throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area and respond to incidents, such as road debris, chemical spills, disabled vehicles, and accidents. CHAMP units operate outside of the metro Atlanta area and provide incident response, roadway maintenance, motorist assistance, and support emergency response.
MULTIMODAL SERVICES Multimodal services are comprised of transit, airport aid, rail,
and port and waterways services. Transit services provide financial and technical assistance to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit program. Transit services administers the federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration and provides the state share of funding for the local match.
Airport Aid 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.
Rail services work to acquire and rehabilitate state-owned rail lines to ensure 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.
Ports and Waterways services are 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 dredged materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the Department.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The State Road and Tollway Authority operates tolled
transportation facilities and acts as the transportation financing arm for the state.
AUTHORITY Titles 6, 12, 13, 32, 40, 45, 46, 48, and 50 of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement
projects on local and state road systems. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session). Total Change
Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Construction Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by
planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in
accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOT) 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: 1. No change. Total Change
Intermodal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

($11,363,317) ($11,363,317)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Transportation
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:
1. Reduce motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session). Total Change
Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for
construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state-
wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Routine Maintenance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system
by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Traffic Management and Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by
conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals. Recommended Change: 1. No change. 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:
1. Replace motor fuel funds ($1,386,400) with state general funds. Total Change

($1,416,635) ($1,416,635)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Yes $0

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement
projects on local and state road systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session). Total Change
Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
1. Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenue per HB 170 (2015 Session). Total Change
Construction Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by
planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in
accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOT) 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: 1. No change. Total Change
Intermodal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for contractual services for the operation of the Sapelo Island ferry at the Department of Natural Resources. Total Change

$36,949,972 $36,949,972
$6,831,893 $6,831,893
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$500,000 $500,000

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Department of Transportation
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:
1. Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session). Total Change
Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for
construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state-
wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Routine Maintenance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system
by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Traffic Management and Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by
conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals. Recommended Change: 1. No change. 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:
1. Reduce state general funds to reflect a reduction in debt service requirements. 2. Replace state general funds ($2,677,817) with motor fuel funds. 3. Utilize $10,000,000 in existing funds for year four 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
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$5,162,187 $5,162,187
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($8,819,212) Yes Yes
($8,819,212) 359

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$77,342,738

Motor Fuel Funds

1,925,866,307

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,003,209,045

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

Changes
$1,386,400 (14,166,352) ($12,779,952)
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$78,729,138 1,911,699,955 $1,990,429,093

$77,342,738 1,925,866,307 $2,003,209,045

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,708,960,656

$0 $0
($12,779,952)

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,696,180,704

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,708,960,656

Changes
($10,997,029) 51,621,869
$40,624,840
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $40,624,840

FY 2021 Budget
$66,345,709 1,977,488,176 $2,043,833,885
$1,514,696,029 93,011,369
$1,607,707,398 $98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,749,585,496

FY 2020 Original Budget

Capital Construction Projects

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

834,997,692 862,452,699

Other Funds

55,300,430

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,752,750,821

Capital Maintenance Projects

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

177,547,536 281,600,000

Other Funds

350,574

TOTAL FUNDS

$459,498,110

Construction Administration

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

101,192,556 53,642,990

Other Funds

1,098,619

TOTAL FUNDS

$155,934,165

Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

2,951,687 9,043,897

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,995,584

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

69,999,177 10,839,823

Other Funds

398,970

TOTAL FUNDS

$81,237,970

Changes
(11,363,317)
0 0 ($11,363,317)
0
0 0 $0
0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

823,634,375

834,997,692

862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,741,387,504

862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,752,750,821

177,547,536

177,547,536

281,600,000 350,574
$459,498,110
101,192,556

281,600,000 350,574
$459,498,110
101,192,556

53,642,990 1,098,619
$155,934,165
2,951,687

53,642,990 1,098,619
$155,934,165
2,951,687

9,043,897 $11,995,584
69,999,177

9,043,897 $11,995,584
69,999,177

10,839,823 398,970
$81,237,970

10,839,823 398,970
$81,237,970

Changes 36,949,972

FY 2021 Budget
871,947,664

0 0 $36,949,972

862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,789,700,793

6,831,893

184,379,429

0 0 $6,831,893
0

281,600,000 350,574
$466,330,003
101,192,556

0

53,642,990

0

1,098,619

$0

$155,934,165

0

2,951,687

0

9,043,897

$0

$11,995,584

0

69,999,177

0

10,839,823

0

398,970

$0

$81,237,970

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Intermodal

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

19,862,509 92,861,369

Other Funds

782,232

TOTAL FUNDS

$113,506,110

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Motor Fuel Funds

192,586,631

TOTAL FUNDS

$192,586,631

Local Road Assistance Administration

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

4,346,461 51,655,917

Other Funds

6,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$62,002,378

Planning

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

2,487,098 22,772,795

TOTAL FUNDS

$25,259,893

Routine Maintenance

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

443,892,701 11,577,366

Other Funds

8,578,904

TOTAL FUNDS

$464,048,971

Traffic Management and Control

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

50,062,611
76,110,542 150,000

Other Funds

25,534,484

TOTAL FUNDS

$151,857,637

Changes
0 0 0 $0
(1,416,635) ($1,416,635)
0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0
0
0 0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

State General Funds

57,480,229

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

45,802,157 135,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$238,282,386

1,386,400 (1,386,400)
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

19,862,509
92,861,369 782,232
$113,506,110

19,862,509
92,861,369 782,232
$113,506,110

191,169,996 $191,169,996

192,586,631 $192,586,631

4,346,461

4,346,461

51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,487,098

51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,487,098

22,772,795 $25,259,893
443,892,701

22,772,795 $25,259,893
443,892,701

11,577,366 8,578,904
$464,048,971
50,062,611

11,577,366 8,578,904
$464,048,971
50,062,611

76,110,542
150,000 25,534,484 $151,857,637

76,110,542
150,000 25,534,484 $151,857,637

58,866,629 44,415,757
135,000,000 $238,282,386

57,480,229 45,802,157
135,000,000 $238,282,386

Changes
500,000 0 0
$500,000
5,162,187 $5,162,187
0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0
0
0 0 0 $0
(11,497,029) 2,677,817
0 ($8,819,212)

FY 2021 Budget
20,362,509 92,861,369
782,232 $114,006,110
197,748,818 $197,748,818
4,346,461
51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,487,098
22,772,795 $25,259,893
443,892,701
11,577,366 8,578,904
$464,048,971
50,062,611
76,110,542 150,000
25,534,484 $151,857,637
45,983,200 48,479,974
135,000,000 $229,463,174

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Capital Construction Projects
Capital Maintenance Projects
Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Departmental Administration (DOT)
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)

FY 2018 Expenditures $1,636,931,401
408,777,446 142,068,174
13,166,246 77,427,070 125,922,938 176,973,499 45,544,677 20,314,292 470,356,078 122,294,834 $3,239,776,655
$254,403,900
$254,403,900

FY 2019 Expenditures $1,682,998,527
492,202,081 144,207,927
10,321,274
80,829,798 114,518,943
180,725,712
22,321,612 28,610,192 482,411,580 105,950,444 $3,345,098,090

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,752,750,821 459,498,110 155,934,165
11,995,584
81,237,970 113,506,110
192,586,631
62,002,378 25,259,893 464,048,971 151,857,637 $3,470,678,270

$218,364,055 $218,364,055

$238,282,386 $238,282,386

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$3,494,180,555
1,477,491,810 188,465,829 198,861,858
$1,864,819,497

$3,563,462,145
1,330,398,117 197,050,683 173,733,518
$1,701,182,318

$3,708,960,656
1,607,707,398 98,044,213
$1,705,751,611

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

104,487,542 1,524,873,516
$1,629,361,058

89,898,125 1,772,381,700
$1,862,279,825

77,342,738 1,925,866,307
$2,003,209,045

Amended FY 2020 Budget $1,741,387,504
459,498,110 155,934,165
11,995,584 81,237,970 113,506,110 191,169,996 62,002,378 25,259,893 464,048,971 151,857,637 $3,457,898,318
$238,282,386
$238,282,386
$3,696,180,704
1,607,707,398 98,044,213
$1,705,751,611
78,729,138 1,911,699,955 $1,990,429,093

FY 2021 Budget $1,789,700,793 466,330,003 155,934,165
11,995,584 81,237,970 114,006,110 197,748,818 62,002,378 25,259,893 464,048,971 151,857,637 $3,520,122,322
$229,463,174
$229,463,174
$3,749,585,496
1,607,707,398 98,044,213
$1,705,751,611
66,345,709 1,977,488,176 $2,043,833,885

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Department of Veterans Service
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Veterans Service (DVS) serves more than 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 Department provides veterans assistance through an appeals staff, field offices, information division, and central office. The appeals staff assists veterans who are appealing decisions on claims made by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The 52 field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. Department field officers 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 VA 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, DVS 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 DVS. 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
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DVS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served
faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.
3. Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Total Change
Veterans Benefits Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters
pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for nine vacant veterans field service office positions. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DVS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change

$723 $723
$316 $316
$58 (777,724) (183,864) ($961,530)
$2,891 (556,208) ($553,317)
($2,429) (1,322) 6,475 $2,724

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 3. Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. 4. Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. 5. Utilize existing funds for initial start-up costs for the Sub Acute Therapy Unit at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Total Change
Veterans Benefits
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. 2. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. 3. Reduce funds for nine vacant veterans field service office positions. Total Change

($535) 16,188 $15,653
($112,094) (99)
(777,724) (553,900)
Yes ($1,443,817)
($5,018) 157,028 (556,208) ($404,198)

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$23,501,806

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,501,806

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

Changes
($1,513,808) ($1,513,808)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$21,987,998 $21,987,998

$23,501,806 $23,501,806

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$3,109,477 $3,109,477
$41,345,843

$0 $0
($1,513,808)

$3,109,477 $3,109,477
$39,832,035

$3,109,477 $3,109,477
$41,345,843

Changes
($1,829,638) ($1,829,638)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($1,829,638)

FY 2020 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DVS)

State General Funds

1,923,287

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,923,287

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

710,475 198,004

TOTAL FUNDS

$908,479

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

12,986,348 13,909,116

Other Funds

3,109,477

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,004,941

Veterans Benefits

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,881,696 627,440

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,509,136

Changes
723 $723
316 0
$316
(961,530) 0 0
($961,530)
(553,317) 0
($553,317)

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,924,010 $1,924,010

1,923,287 $1,923,287

710,791
198,004 $908,795

710,475
198,004 $908,479

12,024,818
13,909,116 3,109,477
$29,043,411

12,986,348
13,909,116 3,109,477
$30,004,941

7,328,379
627,440 $7,955,819

7,881,696
627,440 $8,509,136

Changes
2,724 $2,724
15,653 0
$15,653
(1,443,817) 0 0
($1,443,817)
(404,198) 0
($404,198)

FY 2021 Budget
$21,672,168 $21,672,168
$14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $3,109,477 $39,516,205
FY 2021 Budget
1,926,011 $1,926,011
726,128 198,004 $924,132
11,542,531 13,909,116
3,109,477 $28,561,124
7,477,498 627,440
$8,104,938

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Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DVS) Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Veterans Benefits
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$1,901,193
2,847,221
36,923,044 7,939,818
$49,611,276

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,865,029
978,226
38,898,431 8,266,569
$50,008,255

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,923,287
908,479
30,004,941 8,509,136
$41,345,843

$49,611,276

$50,008,255

$41,345,843

23,308,676 3,317,664
$26,626,340
22,984,935 $22,984,935

24,569,792 2,665,160
$27,234,952
22,773,303 $22,773,303

14,734,560 3,109,477
$17,844,037
23,501,806 $23,501,806

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$1,924,010 908,795
29,043,411 7,955,819
$39,832,035
$39,832,035
14,734,560 3,109,477
$17,844,037
21,987,998 $21,987,998

FY 2021 Budget
$1,926,011 924,132
28,561,124 8,104,938
$39,516,205
$39,516,205
14,734,560 3,109,477
$17,844,037
21,672,168 $21,672,168

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles and Responsibilities

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
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Board Administration (SBWC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation
program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
FY 2021 Budget Changes
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. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. Total Change
Board Administration (SBWC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation
program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services. 2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Total Change

$2,558 $2,558
$543 $543
$30,758 $30,758
($2,240) (11,840) ($14,080)

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$19,121,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,121,853

Changes
$3,101 $3,101

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$19,124,954 $19,124,954

$19,121,853 $19,121,853

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$373,832 $373,832
$19,495,685

$0 $0
$3,101

$373,832 $373,832
$19,498,786

$373,832 $373,832
$19,495,685

Changes
$16,678 $16,678
$0 $0 $16,678

FY 2020 Original Budget

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

State General Funds

13,038,327

Other Funds

308,353

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,346,680

Board Administration (SBWC)

State General Funds

6,083,526

Other Funds

65,479

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,149,005

Changes
2,558 0
$2,558
543 0
$543

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

13,040,885 308,353
$13,349,238

13,038,327 308,353
$13,346,680

6,084,069 65,479
$6,149,548

6,083,526 65,479
$6,149,005

Changes
30,758 0
$30,758
(14,080) 0
($14,080)

FY 2021 Budget
$19,138,531 $19,138,531
$373,832 $373,832 $19,512,363
FY 2021 Budget
13,069,085 308,353
$13,377,438
6,069,446 65,479
$6,134,925

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Board Administration (SBWC) SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2018 Expenditures
$12,912,286 6,079,038
$18,991,324

FY 2019 Expenditures
$12,330,448 5,817,541
$18,147,989

FY 2020 Original Budget
$13,346,680 6,149,005
$19,495,685

$18,991,324

$18,147,989

$19,495,685

373,832 $373,832
18,617,492 $18,617,492

374,459 $374,459
17,773,530 $17,773,530

373,832 $373,832
19,121,853 $19,121,853

Amended FY 2020 Budget
$13,349,238 6,149,548
$19,498,786
$19,498,786
373,832 $373,832
19,124,954 $19,124,954

FY 2021 Budget $13,377,438
6,134,925 $19,512,363
$19,512,363
373,832 $373,832
19,138,531 $19,138,531

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2020 Budget Changes

GO Bonds Issued 1. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales. 2. Increase funds for debt service. Total Change

GO Bonds New 1. No change. Total Change

FY 2021 Budget Changes

GO Bonds Issued
1. Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Reduce state general funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect projected need.
3. Increase funds for debt service.
4. Redirect $416,922 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 744, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
5. Redirect $873,731 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 76, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
6. Redirect $1,003,947 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 751, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
7. Redirect $1,673,997 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
8. Redirect $367,211 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 684, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
9. Redirect $3,618,816 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 684, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. Total Change

GO Bonds New 1. Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds. 2. Increase funds for debt service. Total Change

($79,658,351) 43,405
($79,614,946)
$0 $0
$114,800,420 (6,895,581) 11,573,749 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$119,478,588
($114,800,420) 93,122,714
($21,677,706)

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2020 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,222,930,387

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,222,930,387

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS

$18,885,707 $18,885,707

Changes
($79,614,946) ($79,614,946)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

$1,143,315,441 $1,143,315,441

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387

$18,885,707 $18,885,707

$18,885,707 $18,885,707

Changes
$97,800,882 $97,800,882
$0 $0

Total Funds

$1,241,816,094

($79,614,946)

$1,162,201,148

$1,241,816,094

$97,800,882

FY 2021 Budget
$1,320,731,269 $1,320,731,269
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,339,616,976

GO Bonds Issued State General Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FUNDS
GO Bonds New State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2020 Original Budget
1,108,129,967 18,885,707
$1,127,015,674
114,800,420 $114,800,420

Changes
(79,614,946) 0
($79,614,946)
0 $0

Amended FY 2020 Budget

FY 2020 Original Budget

1,028,515,021
18,885,707 $1,047,400,728

1,108,129,967
18,885,707 $1,127,015,674

114,800,420 $114,800,420

114,800,420 $114,800,420

Changes
119,478,588 0
$119,478,588
(21,677,706) ($21,677,706)

FY 2021 Budget
1,227,608,555 18,885,707
$1,246,494,262
93,122,714 $93,122,714

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Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

FY 2018 Expenditures $1,150,049,062
118,235,902
$1,268,284,964

FY 2019 Expenditures $1,095,861,624
138,847,198
$1,234,708,822

FY 2020 Original Budget
$1,127,015,674 114,800,420
$1,241,816,094

$1,268,284,964

$1,234,708,822

$1,241,816,094

20,104,750 124,593,561 $144,698,311
1,123,586,653 $1,123,586,653

19,684,255 94,381,728 $114,065,983
1,120,642,840 $1,120,642,840

18,885,707
$18,885,707 1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387

Amended FY 2020 Budget $1,047,400,728
114,800,420 $1,162,201,148
$1,162,201,148
18,885,707
$18,885,707
1,143,315,441 $1,143,315,441

FY 2021 Budget $1,246,494,262
93,122,714 $1,339,616,976
$1,339,616,976
18,885,707
$18,885,707
1,320,731,269 $1,320,731,269

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Appropriations for FY 2021

Bond Projects

Term

Educated Georgia

State Board of Education / Department of Education

1. Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.

20

2. Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local school construction,

20

statewide.

3. Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.

20

4. Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction,

20

statewide.

5. Purchase school buses, statewide.

10

6. Purchase career, technical, and agricultural education equipment, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Education

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

1. Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.

20

2. Equipment for the Academic Learning Center, Kennesaw State University,

5

Kennesaw, Cobb County.

3. Equipment for the College of Business building, University of West Georgia,

5

Carrollton, Carroll County.

4. Equipment for the renovation of the Lanier Tech - Oakwood campus, University

5

of North Georgia, Oakwood, Hall County.

5. Equipment for the renovation of Roberts Library and Dillard Hall, Middle

5

Georgia State University, Cochran, Bleckley County.

6. Equipment for the new integrated science complex, Georgia College and State

5

University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

7. Equipment for the College of Science and Math Building and campus repairs,

5

Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County.

8. Equipment for the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Building, University of

5T

Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

9. Construction for the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Building II, University of

20T

Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

10. Construction of the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North

20

Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County.

11. Construction for the expansion of Tech Square Phase III, Georgia Institute of

20T

Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.

12. Design for Phase I of Poultry Science Complex, University of Georgia, Athens,

5T

Clarke County.

13. Purchase equipment and fund GRA research and development infrastructure,

5T

Georgia Research Alliance, multiple locations.

14. Construction for the new student services and academic support center,

20

Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

Subtotal Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia

1. Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.

20T

2. Equipment refresh, statewide.

5T

3. Equipment for the new Carroll County Campus, West Georgia Technical

5T

College, Carrollton, Carroll County.

4. Equipment for the Lanier Hall - Allied Health Building, Wiregrass Technical

5T

College, Valdosta, Lowndes County.

5. Construction of the renovation and expansion of Building 100, Gwinnett

20T

Technical College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.

Subtotal Technical College System of Georgia

Subtotal: Educated Georgia

Healthy Georgia

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

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Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$75,870,000 79,790,000
172,380,000 17,860,000 12,500,000 2,500,000
$360,900,000
$50,000,000 3,000,000 1,900,000 2,300,000 1,200,000 2,100,000 6,100,000 5,600,000
42,800,000 19,500,000 30,700,000
2,200,000 5,000,000 2,500,000
$174,900,000
$10,000,000 10,000,000 9,000,000 4,980,000 34,800,000
$68,780,000 $604,580,000

$6,494,472 6,830,024
14,755,728 1,528,816 1,660,000 578,500
$31,847,540
$4,280,000 694,200 439,660 532,220 277,680 485,940
1,411,540 1,295,840 3,886,240 1,669,200 2,787,560
509,080 1,157,000
214,000
$19,640,160
$908,000 2,314,000 2,082,600 1,152,372 3,159,840 $9,616,812 $61,104,512

$5,000,000

$428,000 375

General Obligation Bonds
Appropriations for FY 2021

Bond Projects Subtotal Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Term

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20T

Subtotal Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Department of Veterans Service

1. Purchase and installation of emergency generators for the Russell, Vinson, and

20

Wheeler buildings, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

Subtotal Department of Veterans Service

Subtotal: Healthy Georgia

Safe Georgia

Department of Community Supervision

1. Replace field operations vehicles, statewide.

5

2. Facility maintenance and repairs, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Community Supervision

Department of Corrections

1. Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide.

5

2. Design and construct security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and

5

Phillips State Prison, statewide.

3. Major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide.

20

4. Replace 84 vehicles,statewide.

5

5. Purchase 3 buses and 4 vans, statewide.

5

6. Design and construct water and sewer renovations at Arrendale and

20

Washington state prisons, and miscellaneous remodeling projects, statewide.

7. Renovate fire protection systems at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification

5

Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County.

8. Design and construct security system improvements at the Georgia Diagnostic

5

and Classification Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County.

9. Design and construct HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State 20 Prison, Valdosta, Lowndes County.

10. Design and construct facility hardening initatives, statewide.

5

11. Design and construct renovations to the Metro Transitional Center, Atlanta,

20

Fulton County.

12. Purchase technology equipment to be used for facility security initiatives,

5

statewide.

Subtotal Department of Corrections

Department of Defense

1. Facilities maintenance and repairs, match federal funds, statewide.

20

2. Site improvements and renovations to three Readiness Centers, statewide.

20

Subtotal Department of Defense

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

1. Equipment for dual investigative - drug office building, Thomson, McDuffie

5

County.

2. Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.

20

3. Replace 81 vehicles, statewide.

5

4. Replace and upgrade lab equipment, statewide.

5

Subtotal Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Authorized Principal
$5,000,000

Debt Service $428,000

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

$90,800 $90,800

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $7,000,000

$85,600 $85,600 $604,400

$1,265,000 250,000
$1,515,000
$5,000,000 1,575,000
9,740,000 2,430,000
865,000 1,820,000
1,185,000
865,000
1,330,000
1,595,000 620,000
5,105,000
$32,130,000
$2,000,000 6,000,000
$8,000,000
$920,000
3,965,000 3,930,000 1,085,000 $9,900,000

$292,721 57,850
$350,571
$1,157,000 364,455
833,744 562,302 200,161 155,792
274,209
200,161
113,848
369,083 53,072
1,181,297
$5,465,124
$171,200 513,600
$684,800
$212,888
339,404 909,402 251,069 $1,712,763

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Appropriations for FY 2021

Bond Projects
Department of Juvenile Justice 1. Facility repairs and sustainment at various locations, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 3. Replace 106 vehicles, statewide.
Subtotal Department of Juvenile Justice
Department of Public Safety 1. Replace vehicles for Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Construction for the replacement of the headquarters building, Atlanta, Fulton County. 3. Facility major maintenance, repairs, and renovations, statewide.
Subtotal Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Training Center 1. Construction for the expansion of the fire station and apparatus building, Forsyth, Monroe County. 2. Renovate the campus water tower, Forsyth, Monroe County. 3. Major repairs and renovations, Forsyth, Monroe County.
Subtotal Public Safety Training Center
Subtotal: Safe Georgia
Responsible and Efficient Government Department of Driver Services
1. Construction and equipment for the new Customer Service Center (CSC), Dalton, Whitfield County.
2. Purchase security cameras for 12 CSCs and a generators for 1 CSC, statewide.
Subtotal Department of Driver Services
State Properties Commission Georgia Building Authority
1. Upgrade elevators on Capitol Hill, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Georgia Building Authority
Subtotal: Responsible and Efficient Government
Growing Georgia Department of Agriculture
1. Facility repairs and sustainment for Farmers Markets, statewide. Subtotal Department of Agriculture
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, Perry, Houston County.
Subtotal Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center
Department of Community Affairs Georgia Environmental Finance Authority [Bon1d. s apFpedroeprarliaStteadtetoReGveoolvrigniga FEunnvdirMonamtche,nCtalel aFninWanacteerAauntdhDorriintyk]ing Water Loan
Programs, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Department of Economic Development Savannah Georgia Convention Center Authority
1. Expansion of the State Convention Center, Savannah, Chatham County. Subtotal Savannah Georgia Convention Center Authority
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Term 5 20 5 5 20 5 20 20 20
20 5
20
5T 20T
20
20T

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$1,000,000 1,000,000 2,560,000
$4,560,000

$231,400 85,600
592,384 $909,384

$13,100,000 54,490,000
705,000 $68,295,000

$3,031,340 4,664,344
163,137 $7,858,821

$870,000
225,000 710,000 $1,805,000
$126,205,000

$74,472
19,260 60,776 $154,508
$17,135,971

$2,050,000 410,000
$2,460,000

$175,480 94,874
$270,354

$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $10,960,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$5,100,000 $5,100,000
$70,000,000 $70,000,000

$727,600 $727,600 $997,954
$231,400 $231,400
$90,800 $90,800
$436,560 $436,560
$6,356,000 $6,356,000
377

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Appropriations for FY 2021

Bond Projects
State Forestry Commission 1. Replace fire fighting equipment, statewide. 2. Replace 14 vehicles, statewide. 3. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
Subtotal State Forestry Commission
Department of Natural Resources 1. Replace lab equipment, statewide. 2. Major repairs and renovations to facilities, statewide. 3. Construction of the Lake Lanier Conference Center, Lake Lanier Island Development Authority, Hall County.
Subtotal Department of Natural Resources
Subtotal: Growing Georgia
Mobile Georgia Department of Transportation
1. Repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide. Subtotal Department of Transportation
Subtotal: Mobile Georgia
Total: Bonds

Term 5 5 20
5 20 20T
20

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$3,000,000 505,000 750,000
$4,255,000

$694,200 116,857 64,200
$875,257

900,000 3,000,000 6,000,000
$9,900,000
$91,255,000

208,260 256,800 544,800
$1,009,860
$8,999,877

$50,000,000 $50,000,000
$50,000,000
$890,000,000

$4,280,000 $4,280,000
$4,280,000
$93,122,714

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Georgia Economic Report

With the nation likely in the late stages of the longest economic expansion in modern U.S. history, Georgia's economy is in good condition with the business environment in excellent shape, unemployment at or near all-time lows, and Georgia one of only twelve states with per capita personal income growth this decade above the national average.1 At the same time, prudent fiscal management of state government is important because external factors could weaken the economy at any time and state revenue collections are constrained by tax cuts and tax reforms.
International economic conditions are creating a negative drag on the economies of both the U.S. and Georgia. Economic growth is barely above zero in Europe, the slowest in decades in China, and Great Britain has not yet finalized a separation agreement from the European Union. As Georgia is the twelfth most trade-dependent state in the United States, slow economic growth in most of our major trade partners is slowing Georgia's economic growth.
Nationally, the U.S. manufacturing sector has been contracting since the summer of 2019. While this does not necessarily mean the entire economy will follow, it has combined with slowing growth in the services sector and record low unemployment to slow job growth in Georgia. Wage gains remain solid, at 3 to 3.5% per year; however, job numbers only grew at 0.2 or 0.3% per year from July 2018 to July 2019. This means total compensation is rising at between 3.5 and 4.0% per year, with inflation taking up about half of those gains.
To date in fiscal year 2020, state revenue collections have been essentially unchanged from the last fiscal year. This revenue performance is not wholly a result of economic conditions, but rather is also significantly impacted by previous legislative changes to the state's tax code. Roughly four percent reductions in individual and corporate income taxes went into effect January 1, 2019, the car title ad valorem tax (TAVT) was reallocated in

greater favor of local governments which reduced the state share of that tax source by 22%, and a series of smaller, targeted, special tax reductions or exemptions also reduced state revenue collections. These legislative changes reduced projected fiscal year 2020 state revenue collections by roughly $1 billion from the previous baseline. This means that Georgia's economy must grow by approximately 2.5% simply to hold state revenue collections constant.
Individual and corporate income tax collections have also become more variable since the passage of the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Millions of households and businesses have adjusted their income tax withholding and/or quarterly estimated payments, not just to the federal government but to state governments as well in response to these changes. Further, most states, including Georgia, made a variety of changes simultaneously to maintain conformity with federal tax law for the most part while avoiding tax revenue windfalls, increasing the year over year variability in revenue collections. While taxpayers are becoming more familiar with the new tax structure, the adjustment is not complete, and taxpayer behavior continues to change. As a result of these changes, every state is finding revenue collection forecasting more difficult through this transition, necessitating adjustments in state budgets to balance to available revenues.
Finally, it is important to note that consumer sentiment remains fairly strong and that Americans have significantly reduced the share of disposable income devoted to debt service. Combined, these facts suggest that any economic slowdown will be mild and short-lived. A rerun of the 2007-2009 economy is not at all indicated by any economic data. Rather, economic growth is slow, but positive, and if we can avoid an external shock (such as economic slowdowns in the rest of the world), Georgia's economy can continue to outpace the national average in the long run.

1 Moody's Investor Service. "Outlook: State Government US" December 3, 2019.

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Statement of Financial Condition

ASSETS: Cash and Cash Equivalents Pooled Investments with State Treasury Investments Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenditures Inventories Other Assets Amount 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

June 30, 2018
$2,830,534,823 $5,404,113,919
1,316,036,715 8,767,186,878
38,136,668 36,274,469 270,775,978 8,994,040,000 $27,657,099,451

June 30, 2019
$3,011,038,568 $5,662,252,939
1,997,745,592 10,199,466,489
70,883,639 35,743,063 418,059,620 9,388,795,000 $30,783,984,910

$1,316,569,235 4,775,968,081 23,711,663 16,589,160 (2,501,476) 1,901,763,996 11,200,000 367,004,594 8,994,040,000 325,070,715
$17,729,415,969
$532,671,165 2,799,801,131 1,169,890,899
53,776,000 23,081,901 74,485,267 65,291,097 29,061,524 64,839,124 12,341,309
8,502,535 2,428,481,355 2,070,091,785
88,889,832 60,629,981 38,329,903 328,474,348 $9,848,639,154
$78,054,401 989,928
$9,927,683,483 $27,657,099,451

$1,487,017,706 4,909,660,791 25,058,605 20,478,977 336,114,957 2,413,929,636 13,200,000 424,551,540 9,388,795,000 473,907,195
$19,492,714,407
$638,570,283 3,063,294,257 1,277,266,455
53,776,000 21,103,328 79,671,327 77,645,145 26,692,617 134,663,960
2,212,901,284 91,959,696 81,219,002 20,873,107
3,430,731,556 $11,210,368,017
$78,602,695 2,299,791
$11,291,270,503 $30,783,984,910

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State Expenditure Projections
(In Millions of Dollars)

Education Early Care and Learning Education Board of Regents Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal

AFY 2020

FY 2021

FY 2022

FY 2023

FY 2024

61.1 10,783.3
2,554.8 138.9 371.8
$13,909.9

$60.9 10,916.4
2,639.4 138.9 373.3
$14,128.9

60.9 11,189.4
2,679.0 145.8 375.1
$14,450.2

60.9 11,469.1
2,719.2 153.1 377.0
$14,779.3

60.9 11,755.8
2,760.0 160.8 378.9
$15,116.3

Corrections Community Supervision Corrections Juvenile Justice Pardons and Paroles
Subtotal

$178.6 1,163.2
336.0 17.5
$1,695.3

$175.6 1,156.1
331.6 17.3
$1,680.5

179.1 1,190.8
338.3 17.6
$1,725.7

182.6 1,226.5
345.0 17.9
$1,772.1

186.3 1,263.3
351.9 18.3
$1,819.8

Social Services Behavioral Health Community Health Human Services Public Health
Subtotal

$1,187.2 3,428.4 804.2 270.8
$5,690.6

$1,196.3 3,663.2 800.7 263.5
$5,923.7

1,220.2 3,773.1
824.7 267.5 $6,085.5

1,244.6 3,886.3
849.5 271.5 $6,251.8

1,269.5 4,002.9
874.9 275.6 $6,422.9

Other Major Categories Transportation Debt Service
Subtotal

$1,990.4 1,143.3
$3,133.7

$2,043.8 1,320.7
$3,364.6

2,094.9 1,418.7 $3,513.6

2,147.3 1,448.7 $3,596.0

2,201.0 1,502.5 $3,703.5

Other Expenditures All Remaining State Spending
Total

$1,565.4 $25,994.9

$1,534.1 $26,631.8

1,557.1 $27,332.1

1,580.5 $27,979.7

1,604.2 $28,666.7

Excludes: Lottery Funds, Tobacco Settlement Funds, and Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds

Long Term Outlook

Most Likely Revenue Estimate

$25,994.9

$26,631.8

$27,697.0

Revenue estimates and projections are developed independently by the State Economist.

$28,694.1

$29,641.0

Note on Expenditure Projections: Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 are based on the Governor's Budget Recommendations for those years. Projections for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024 are based on agency caseload growth and an inflation factor. Debt service projections for FY 2022 to FY 2024 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 2022 to 2024, 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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Budget Glossary

A ADJUSTED BASE -- The beginning point for development of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The adjusted base consists of the current fiscal year Annual Operating Budget, less non-recurring expenditures, plus the amount to annualize pay for performance.
AGENCY FUNDS -- Funds collected by the various agencies of state government and retained to be spent on agency programs. These funds are estimated in the Governor's Budget Report and the Appropriations Act. The agencies can change the amount of these funds by amendments to the Annual Operating Budget based on actual collections during the year. Also known as Other Funds.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE (DISTILLED SPIRITS) TAX -- A state excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter of distilled spirits; an excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter on all alcohol.
ALLOTMENT -- The authorization for a state agency to withdraw funds from the state treasury for expenditure. Before each fiscal year begins, agencies must file an annual operating budget plan based on an Appropriations Act. Allotments are requested monthly based on the plan. Once a monthly allotment is approved for an agency, that agency can draw funds as needed.
AMENDED BUDGET REPORT -- A document submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor recommends spending changes in the current fiscal year for the agencies of state government. The Amended Budget Report can involve budget additions, budget deletions or transfers of funds within agency object classes. Also known as the "supplemental budget" or the "little budget."
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET (AOB) -- A plan for annual expenditures based on the Appropriations Act, by agency and functional budget. The plan details a level of expenditure by object class for a given fiscal year and must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget before taking effect.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT -- Revisions to the annual operating budget, which must be submitted to OPB for approval. Typically, these revisions are due to the receipt of funding that was not included during the appropriations process or transfer of funds from one activity/function to another.
APPROPRIATION -- An authorization by the General Assembly to a state agency to spend, from public funds, a sum of money not in excess of the sum specified for the purposes in the authorization.
APPROPRIATIONS ACT -- Legislation that has been passed by the General Assembly to authorize expenditure of state, federal and other funds during a given fiscal year. While under consideration, it is called an appropriations bill.
ATTACHED AGENCIES -- Smaller agencies are sometimes attached to a larger state agency for "administrative purposes only" to reduce administrative costs by consolidation. These

small agencies operate autonomously but receive funding through the larger agency. Authorities by law cannot directly receive state funds and are attached to budgeted state agencies for any state appropriations that might occur.
ATTRITION -- A means of reducing state employment, especially during economic slowdowns, by eliminating positions as they become vacant rather than filling them with new employees.
AUTHORITY -- A public corporation formed to undertake a state responsibility that operates in a competitive financial and business environment and should be run like a business corporation. Most authorities generate revenue and need to operate without the strict regiment of rules that confine most departments of government. Authorities usually have the power to issue revenue bonds to construct facilities.
B
BUDGET -- A complete financial plan for a specific fiscal year as proposed in the Governor's Budget Report and as modified and adopted by appropriations and revenue acts.
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND PLANNING ACT -- An Act passed by the 1993 General Assembly that fundamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreed-upon goals that have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. The requirement for outcome based budgeting is provided through the performance and results measures in Prioritized Program Budgeting. The measure mandated an ongoing review of agency continuation budgets and a more detailed review of expenditures at the individual program level. Procedures and requirements for grant awards by state agencies also were established.
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, which are included 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

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upcoming fiscal year is also known as the "big budget," the "outyear budget" and the "Governor's budget." The Amended Budget Report, which recommends changes to the current fiscal year budget, is also known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT -- A department, board, commission, office, institution or other unit of organization that has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. A department or agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
C CAPITAL OUTLAY -- Funds designated specifically to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities and other assets. These funds may be appropriated in cash - from state general funds, lottery funds or other funds - or be provided through the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -- A group of six legislators-- three Representatives and three Senators--who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.
CORPORATE INCOME TAX -- The tax is a non-graduated percentage tax based on a corporation's federal taxable net income. The tax rate is based on a corporation's taxable net income attributed to business done in Georgia.
D DEDICATED FUNDS -- Funds collected from a specific revenue source that must be appropriated for a specific expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION -- The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10% of net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year.
E EMERGENCY FUND -- An appropriation to the Office of the Governor that is set aside for the Governor to provide grants to state agencies to meet emergency needs. Grants from the fund cannot involve a recurring obligation.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS -- Funding for required services that are above adjusted base level.
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS -- Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide benefits to individuals based on specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
ESTATE (INHERITANCE) TAX -- Based on the value of the estate of residents as required to be reported for federal tax purposes. The tax is the amount equal to the amount allowable as a credit for state tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.

F
FEDERAL FUNDS -- Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specific programs. Often, federal funds require a state fund "match" in order to receive the federal allocation.
FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS -- See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
FISCAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE -- Twenty members of the House of Representatives and the Senate comprise the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, which is authorized to meet when the General Assembly is not in session to consider fiscal affairs transfers as described below at the request of the Governor. The membership includes the House Speaker and four other State Representatives appointed by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and four Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and five members of each house appointed by the Governor.
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."

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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.
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. Nonallotted 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 and license fees for coin operated amusement machines dedicated to funding educational purposes and programs. By law educational purposes include capital outlay projects for educational facilities; tuition grants, scholarships or loans to citizens of Georgia to attend post-secondary 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 pre-kindergarten 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.
M 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.
N 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.
O 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,

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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.
P 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.
R 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.

S 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 sub-object 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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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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