State, Department of
skip breadcrumbs| Category | Available 2008-09 |
Appropriations Recommended 2009-10 |
Change From 2008-09 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 82,576,000 | 80,143,000 | -2,433,000 | 24,866,000 |
| Aid To Localities | 106,946,396 | 75,526,700 | -31,419,696 | 116,337,800 |
| Capital Projects | 0 | 2,750,000 | 2,750,000 | 7,556,000 |
| Total | 189,522,396 | 158,419,700 | -31,102,696 | 148,759,800 |
| Program | 2008-09 Estimated FTEs 03/31/09 |
2009-10 Estimated FTEs 03/31/10 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| General Fund | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Lake George Park Commission | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Law Revision Commission | |||
| General Fund | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Licensing Services | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 423 | 403 | -20 |
| Local Government and Community Services | |||
| General Fund | 133 | 109 | -24 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 205 | 205 | 0 |
| Tug Hill Commission | |||
| General Fund | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 907 | 860 | -47 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 12/16/08.
Mission
Established in 1788, the Department of State (DOS) is the State’s oldest agency. Historically serving as the State's general recording officer and custodian of the State’s "Great Seal", the Department’s mission has grown to include a broad range of activities that coordinate programs with, and provide services to, local governments and businesses. The Department protects public safety by managing arson investigation, fire prevention, and building and energy code programs; administers programs for community development and local government service activities; and supports businesses through various licensing and registration activities.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $158.4 million All Funds ($22.9 million General Fund; $135.5 million Other Funds) for the Department of State. This is a net decrease of $31 million All Funds from the 2008-09 budget. This net change results from the elimination of $31.4 million in nonrecurring program additions and $2.4 million in state operations spending, offset by a new $2.8 million capital appropriation for the Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program. The Executive Budget recommends a staffing level of 860 FTEs for the Department of State, a decrease of 47 from the 2008 09 budget. This decrease primarily reflects the impact of the statewide hiring freeze, implemented by the Executive in July of 2008.
Additionally, the Executive Budget recommends an Article VII proposal to increase examination fees for sixteen disciplines licensed and regulated by the Department.
2009-10 Executive Budget — Agency Presentation
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