The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Forensic Science
Mission Statement
The Department of Forensic Science’s mission is to protect the public’s safety, support law enforcement and the judiciary, and advance the growth and understanding of forensic science.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 32,369,979 | $ 0 | 310.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 33,861,990 | $ 0 | 317.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 33,861,990 | $ 0 | 317.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 1,842,001 | $ 1,505,984 | 3.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 35,703,991 | $ 1,505,984 | 320.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 33,861,990 | $ 0 | 317.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 1,842,001 | $ 1,505,984 | 3.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 35,703,991 | $ 1,505,984 | 320.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $2.3 million (GF) and $5,984 (NGF).
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Remove funding associated with one positionRemoves funds associated with the hiring and training costs of an information technology security position funded in fiscal year 2008. For each year, a reduction of $7,000 (GF).
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Annualize positionsProvides additional funds for the annualization of three positions that were funded for nine months of fiscal year 2008. For each year, $52,846 (GF).
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Provide funding for payment in lieu of taxesAdds funding to support the payment in lieu of taxes made to the City of Richmond for the agency's central laboratory. For each year, $219,000 (GF).
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Increase nongeneral fund appropriationIncreases appropriation to reflect an anticipated growth in federal grant awards. For each year, $1.5 million (NGF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a reduction of $700,000 (GF).
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Provide three facility management positions for Eastern Forensic LaboratoryAdds three facility management positions to the Eastern Forensic Laboratory. The City of Norfolk is responsible for maintaining facility operations until the beginning of fiscal year 2009, at which point the agency will assume control. For 2009, three positions.
Capital Totals for the Biennium
| General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
|---|---|---|
| $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 3,827,000 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Expand Eastern Forensic Laboratory facilityProvide funding to renovate the fifth floor of the Eastern Forensic Laboratory facility. Expansion of the current square footage will allow this laboratory to meet current and projected caseloads. This funding will be provided through the issuance of bonds by the Virginia Public Building Authority. For the biennium, $3.8 million (NGF).