The 2009 Executive Budget Document
The Science Museum of Virginia
Mission Statement
The mission of the Science Museum of Virginia is to raise the public understanding of science and technology throughout the Commonwealth. With a variety of delivery vehicles, including operation of a large nationally acclaimed system of science centers at multiple locations across the Commonwealth, the SMV engages children, adults, and teachers of science in activities that promote science literacy and enhance public understanding.
The Code of Virginia defines the purposes of the Science Museum in a clear statement that is as fresh today as it was when written more than 30 years ago:
The purposes (§ 23-240) of The Science Museum of Virginia are: • to deepen our understanding of man and his environment; • to promote a knowledge of the scientific method and thus encourage objectivity in the everyday affairs of man; • to engage in instruction and research in the sciences in order to educate citizens of all ages in the concepts and principles of science and how these concepts and principles form the foundation upon which rests our technological society and its economy; • to use, subject to approval of the accredited educational affiliates concerned, Museum personnel in educational programs; • to motivate and stimulate young people to seek careers in science;• to encourage an understanding of the history of scientific endeavor; • to provide special facilities and collections for the study of Virginia's natural resources; and • to foster a love of nature and concern for its preservation.
These purposes are hereby declared to be a matter of legislative determination.
(Code 1950, § 9-65.2; 1970, c. 466; 1977, c. 597.)
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 4,098,118 | $ 4,766,885 | 96.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 4,604,444 | $ 4,766,885 | 97.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 5,371,950 | $ 5,008,357 | 102.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 5,500,479 | $ 5,008,357 | 102.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 5,665,520 | $ 5,281,366 | 102.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (365,520) | $ (30,000) | (4.00) |
2009 Total | $ 5,300,000 | $ 5,251,366 | 98.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 5,621,320 | $ 5,281,366 | 102.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ (284,702) | $ (30,000) | (4.00) |
2010 Total | $ 5,336,618 | $ 5,251,366 | 98.00 |
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 $365,520 (GF), $30,000 (NGF), and a reduction of four positions. For 2010, a decrease of $276,850 (GF) and $30,000 (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 $7,852 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Delay filling procurement position
Delays filling vacant procurement position
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (50,000) $ 0 -
Delay filling vacant Human Resource Manager position
Delays filling vacant Human Resource Manager position.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (36,460) $ 0 -
Reduce museum workforce
Reduces the number of employees by four.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (179,060) $ (176,850) Position Changes (4.00) (4.00) Layoffs 4 0 -
Reduce operational days open to public
Closes museum and satellite museums one or more additional days per week.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (100,000) $ (100,000) NGF Appropriation $ (30,000) $ (30,000)
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 $ (7,852)