The 2013 Executive Budget Document
Department of Environmental Quality
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http://www.deq.state.va.us/
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Mission Statement
The Department of Environmental Quality protects and enhances Virginia's environment, and promotes the health and well being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Operating Budget Summary
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | $ 41,280,848 | $ 177,659,797 | $ 69,843,099 |
| 2010 Appropriation | $ 36,860,814 | $ 176,909,797 | $ 69,843,099 |
| 2011 Appropriation | $ 36,800,630 | $ 121,954,797 | $ 63,421,145 |
| 2012 Appropriation | $ 32,853,834 | $ 121,954,797 | $ 63,469,794 |
| 2013 Addenda | $ 118,069,077 | $ 123,122,731 | $ 63,919,717 |
| 2013 Addenda | $ 707,822 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| 2013 Total | $ 118,776,899 | $ 123,122,731 | $ 63,919,717 |
| 2014 Addenda | $ 32,751,031 | $ 120,103,981 | $ 63,921,569 |
| 2014 Addenda | $ 768,060 | $ 0 | $ (292,299) |
| 2014 Total | $ 33,519,091 | $ 120,103,981 | $ 63,629,270 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | 392.50 | 503.50 | 896.00 |
| 2010 Appropriation | 392.50 | 503.50 | 896.00 |
| 2011 Appropriation | 393.50 | 503.50 | 897.00 |
| 2012 Appropriation | 390.50 | 503.50 | 894.00 |
| 2013 Addenda | 390.50 | 503.50 | 894.00 |
| 2013 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2013 Total | 390.50 | 503.50 | 894.00 |
| 2014 Addenda | 390.50 | 503.50 | 894.00 |
| 2014 Addenda | (4.00) | 0.00 | (4.00) |
| 2014 Total | 386.50 | 503.50 | 890.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Adjust funding for changes in methodology for Oracle related chargesAdjusts the agency's budget for the general fund share of the impact of VITA charges resulting from a planned change in the rates methodology as applied to Oracle specific costs effective July 1, 2013. Under the new methodology, Oracle costs will be charged directly to those few agencies with Oracle licenses rather than sharing the costs via standard server rates among the many agencies using the servers on which the Oracle software resides as is currently done.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 14,786
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Provide funding for new phone systemProvides funding to assist the Department of Environmental Quality with unavoidable cost increases associated with transforming their outdated phone system.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 237,751
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Provide funding for information technology rate increasesProvides additional funding for information technology cost increases. This funding takes into consideration the agency's efforts to take all measures feasible to reduce technology costs, both one-time and ongoing.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 707,822 $ 707,822
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Provide funding to monitor groundwater quality and quantity within the Coastal Aquifer SystemProvides funding for a cooperative agreement with the US Geological Survey to monitor the intrusion of saltwater in Virginia’s coastal aquifer. Systematic monitoring of the movement of salty water is critical to preserving Virginia’s freshwater groundwater supply and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 100,000
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Transfer environmental education programming to the Department of Conservation and RecreationThis amendment implements reorganizations approved by the General Assembly through Chapters 803 and 835 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ (292,299) Authorized Positions 0.00 (4.00)