Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
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Mission
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is dedicated to the preparation and protection of the State’s citizens, communities, resources, economy, and infrastructure from threats and acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies. DHSES is comprised of the Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Office of Emergency Management, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and the Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $935.4 million in support for the Division ($158.1 million in the General Fund; $653.8 million in Special Revenue - Federal Funds; $108.5 million in Special Revenue - Other Funds; and $15 million in Capital Funds). The reduction in funding levels from 2014-15 is due to the elimination of one-time capital appropriations made last year related to the bonding of the Interoperable Communications grant program and for a College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Those 2014-15 appropriations have been reappropriated. All appropriations for the Superstorm Sandy recovery effort have been reappropriated and spending from these appropriations is expected to continue for several years.
The Executive Budget includes new appropriations of $75 million to further develop interoperable public safety communications, a funding level equivalent to 2014-15.
The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 444 FTEs for the Division, an increase of 11 FTEs from 2014-15. The increase in workforce is attributable to 5 federally funded FTEs dedicated to Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts and 6 FTEs in the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) to increase firefighting training regarding oil spills. The additional staff within OFPC will be funded by a sub-allocation provided by the Department of Financial Services.
| Category | Available 2014-15 |
Appropriations Recommended 2015-16 |
Change From 2014-15 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 47,104,000 | 66,604,000 | 19,500,000 | 64,205,000 |
| Aid To Localities | 853,751,000 | 853,751,000 | 0 | 13,561,903,000 |
| Capital Projects | 130,000,000 | 15,000,000 | (115,000,000) | 593,900,000 |
| Total | 1,030,855,000 | 935,355,000 | (95,500,000) | 14,220,008,000 |
| Program | 2014-15 Estimated FTEs 03/31/15 |
2015-16 Estimated FTEs 03/31/16 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| Disaster Assistance | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Emergency Management | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 67 | 72 | 5 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Fire Prevention and Control | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 154 | 160 | 6 |
| Homeland Security Program | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Interoperable Communications | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 433 | 444 | 11 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2015