The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department Of Military Affairs
Mission Statement
The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) will plan, coordinate, maintain situational awareness, and employ forces for homeland security and homeland defense in order to respond to any incidents within the Commonwealth and, on order of the Governor, will assist civil authorities in protecting life and property, preserving peace, maintaining order and public safety, and relieving suffering.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 7,002,742 | $ 23,813,107 | 280.50 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 9,841,205 | $ 27,170,407 | 352.50 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 10,237,178 | $ 28,228,721 | 361.50 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 10,857,271 | $ 29,772,721 | 365.50 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 10,857,271 | $ 29,772,721 | 365.50 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (169,387) | $ 1,246,540 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 10,687,884 | $ 31,019,261 | 365.50 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 10,857,271 | $ 29,772,721 | 365.50 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (169,387) | $ 1,246,540 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 10,687,884 | $ 31,019,261 | 365.50 |
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, $219,545 (GF) and $1.4 million (NGF).
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Add funding for soldier recognitionProvides additional funding to support the increased cost of the Governor's National Service Medal program. As more and more soldiers deploy and as troop strength continues to grow, the need for state medals and awards has increased. For each year, $38,068 (GF).
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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 decrease of $427,000 (GF) and $141,000 (NGF).