The 2008 Executive Budget Document
State Board of Elections
Mission Statement
The State Board of Elections' (SBE) mission is to promote and ensure uniformity, legality, fairness, accuracy, purity and, integrity of the vote in all elections in the Commonwealth.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 10,241,777 | $ 45,500,000 | 36.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 10,243,894 | $ 15,000,000 | 36.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 11,297,183 | $ 8,508 | 38.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 10,920,117 | $ 20,008,508 | 38.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 10,920,117 | $ 20,008,508 | 38.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 372,618 | $ (4,930,641) | (1.00) |
| 2009 Total | $ 11,292,735 | $ 15,077,867 | 37.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 10,920,117 | $ 20,008,508 | 38.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 172,618 | $ (9,930,641) | (1.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 11,092,735 | $ 10,077,867 | 37.00 |
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, $762,299 (GF) and $34,019 (NGF).
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Remove one-time fundingRemoves one-time funding to develop and implement a centralized system to accept campaign finance reports from candidates for local office in an electronic format. This system was fully implemented by June 30,2007. For each year, a reduction of $43,250 (GF).
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Adjust appropriation for federal cash grantAdjusts appropriation for remainder of planned spending of the one-time federal cash grant to update the Commonwealth's voting system to comply with Help America Vote Act (HAVA). For 2009, a decrease of $5.0 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $10.0 million (NGF).
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Provide funding for advertising requirements associated with General Obligation BondProvides funding to advertise general obligation bond referendum proposed by the Governor for consideration by the voters during the November 2008 elections. For 2009, $200,000 (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 2009, a decrease of $546,431 (GF), an increase of $35,340 (NGF), and a reduction of one position. For 2010, a decrease of $546,431 (GF) and an increase of $35,340 (NGF).