State, Department of
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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 encompasses a broad range of activities that coordinate programs with, and provide services to, local governments, individuals and businesses. The Department supports public safety through the administration of 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 $135.4 million for the Department, a decrease of $4.4 million from the 2014-15 budget. This decrease primarily reflects the planned phase-out of one-time initiatives and savings from operational and administrative efficiencies, partially offset by an increase of $3 million in State support for the Office for New Americans.
The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 544 FTEs for the Department, an increase of 4 FTEs from 2014-15 FTE levels.
| Category | Available 2014-15 |
Appropriations Recommended 2015-16 |
Change From 2014-15 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 68,799,000 | 66,572,000 | (2,227,000) | 28,146,406 |
| Aid To Localities | 70,951,000 | 68,779,000 | (2,172,000) | 91,320,000 |
| Capital Projects | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,948,000 |
| Total | 139,750,000 | 135,351,000 | (4,399,000) | 131,414,406 |
| Program | 2014-15 Estimated FTEs 03/31/15 |
2015-16 Estimated FTEs 03/31/16 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| General Fund | 103 | 102 | (1) |
| Authorities Budget Office | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Consumer Protection Program | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Lake George Park Commission | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Business and Licensing Services | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 219 | 224 | 5 |
| Local Government and Community Services | |||
| General Fund | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Office for New Americans | |||
| General Fund | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Tug Hill Commission | |||
| General Fund | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 540 | 544 | 4 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2015