GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ADDITIONAL AGENCY SPENDING REDUCTION PLANS

The Division of the Budget (DOB) today posted 20 additional approved financial management plans (FMPs) submitted by executive commissioners in response to Governor Paterson’s call for a 3.35 percent reduction in projected agency spending. These spending plans are available on the Division of the Budget’s website.

Last Wednesday, DOB posted 23 finalized FMPs on its website. Today's announcement brings the total number of approved agency spending reduction proposals to 43.

DOB is currently in the process of reviewing the remaining plans to ensure that the savings agencies proposed are real, recurring, and achievable. As additional proposals are approved, they will be posted to DOB’s website. Updates will be added to the site quarterly to show agencies' progress in achieving their savings goals, and all plans are expected to be approved no later than June 30.

Agencies Plans Released Today Include:

• Adirondack Park Agency
• New York State Banking Department
• Office of Children and Family Services
• State Commissions on Correction
• Crime Victims Board
• Division of Criminal Justice Services
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
• Environmental Facilities Corporation
• Office of General Services
• Office of the Inspector General
• Temporary Commission of Investigation
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Division of Parole
• Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center Corporation
• Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives
• Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
• New York State Theater Institute
• New York State Racing and Wagering Board
• Division of Tax Appeals
• Division of Veterans Affairs