The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Office of the Governor
Mission Statement
Virginia Leading the Way
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 2,255,846 | $ 0 | 37.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 3,575,758 | $ 0 | 37.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 4,736,794 | $ 128,661 | 44.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 4,250,762 | $ 128,661 | 41.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 4,607,907 | $ 322,608 | 41.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (962,285) | $ 394,964 | (8.00) |
| 2009 Total | $ 3,645,622 | $ 717,572 | 33.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 4,607,907 | $ 322,608 | 41.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (1,446,171) | $ 502,418 | (8.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 3,161,736 | $ 825,026 | 33.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For 2009, a decrease of $962,285 (GF), an increase of $394,964 (NGF), and a reduction of eight positions. For 2010, a decrease of $1.4 million (GF) and an increase of $502,418 (NGF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $15,077 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Reduce cell phone expenses
The Office of the Governor negotiated with the cell phone provider to reduce the cost of cell phone usage.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (25,000) $ (25,000) -
Reduce general fund expenses for nonpersonal services
Reduce nonpersonal services such as travel and training.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (134,000) $ (134,000) NGF Appropriation $ 134,000 $ 134,000 -
Reduce personal service costs
Eliminate eight positions (through vacancy, turnover, and two layoffs) in the Governor's Office and selected Cabinet Offices.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (502,462) $ (903,676) Position Changes (8.00) (8.00) Layoffs 2 0 -
Replace Commonwealth Preparedness general fund dollars with federal funds
As an alternative to layoffs, federal funds are available to provide more financial support for the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness. These funds will be used to replace general fund dollars.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (260,964) $ (368,418) NGF Appropriation $ 260,964 $ 368,418 -
Revert general fund balances from prior year
Apply savings from the prior fiscal year.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (39,859) $ 0
December Reduction Strategies
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Remove additional funding for pay practices
Removes the half-percent pay practices funding granted to Executive branch agencies in the 2006-08 biennium.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (15,077)