The 2010 Executive Budget Document
Attorney General and Department of Law
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Law to protect the rights of its citizens, and to provide legal advice and representation to the Commonwealth of Virginia, various elected officials, agencies, boards and commissions and employees of state government.
Operating Budget Summary
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 21,045,183 | $ 9,987,149 | $ 23,986,521 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 21,465,807 | $ 11,817,149 | $ 24,895,345 |
| 2009 Appropriation | $ 20,848,175 | $ 13,885,530 | $ 28,024,608 |
| 2010 Appropriation | $ 20,544,261 | $ 13,795,853 | $ 28,211,422 |
| 2011 Base Budget | $ 20,544,261 | $ 13,795,853 | $ 28,211,422 |
| 2011 Addenda | $ (1,260,341) | $ 1,815,661 | $ 464,018 |
| 2011 Total | $ 19,283,920 | $ 15,611,514 | $ 28,675,440 |
| 2012 Base Budget | $ 20,544,261 | $ 13,795,853 | $ 28,211,422 |
| 2012 Addenda | $ (1,196,341) | $ 1,815,661 | $ 536,256 |
| 2012 Total | $ 19,347,920 | $ 15,611,514 | $ 28,747,678 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Appropriation | 241.50 | 72.50 | 314.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | 243.50 | 72.50 | 316.00 |
| 2009 Appropriation | 247.60 | 72.90 | 320.50 |
| 2010 Appropriation | 247.60 | 72.90 | 320.50 |
| 2011 Base Budget | 247.60 | 72.90 | 320.50 |
| 2011 Addenda | (9.00) | 5.00 | (4.00) |
| 2011 Total | 238.60 | 77.90 | 316.50 |
| 2012 Base Budget | 247.60 | 72.90 | 320.50 |
| 2012 Addenda | (9.00) | 5.00 | (4.00) |
| 2012 Total | 238.60 | 77.90 | 316.50 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved to or from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as changes in retirement and other benefit contribution rates, as well as the distribution of other centrally funded items.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($286,595) ($286,595)
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Increase efforts to reduce Medicaid fraudIncreases the agency's federal fund appropriation for enhanced investigation of Medicaid fraud.
FY 2011 FY 2012 Nongeneral Fund $1,276,510 $1,276,510
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Remove unavailable nongeneral fundsRemoves nongeneral fund appropriations no longer available to the agency.
FY 2011 FY 2012 Nongeneral Fund ($9,129) ($9,129)
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Distribute amounts for real estate fees to agency budgetsTransfers amounts for fees charged to agencies for central lease administration from the Department of General Services to agency budgets.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $2,534 $2,534
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Continue hiring freezeCaptures turnover and vacancy savings by reducing four additional positions.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($360,000) ($360,000) Authorized Positions (4.00) (4.00)
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Implement a one-day furloughRecovers savings achieved by requiring all employees to take one day off without pay in the first year. The office will continue paying benefits so no one will realize a reduction in retirement.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($64,000) $0
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Improve nonpersonal services operating efficienciesReduces expenditures in telecommunications, delivery services, and travel.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($4,000) ($4,000)
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Increase use of available nongeneral fundsUtilizes available nongeneral funds for agency operations.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($100,000) ($100,000) Nongeneral Fund $100,000 $100,000
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Shift general fund positions to the Medicaid Fraud Control UnitTransfers five general fund positions to the Medicaid fraud control unit to address increased workload. The unit is funded entirely from nongeneral funds, thereby freeing up general fund dollars.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund ($448,280) ($448,280) Nongeneral Fund $448,280 $448,280