The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Virginia Tourism Authority
Mission Statement
The Virginia Tourism Authority (VTA) is a creative and dynamic organization blazing new paths in marketing for the tourism and film industries in Virginia to bring more visitors and film producers to the Commonwealth; to get them staying longer; and to spend more money.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 11,744,914 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 14,130,098 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 16,805,049 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 15,740,260 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 14,469,330 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (800,000) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 13,669,330 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 14,469,330 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (818,209) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 13,651,121 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Move appropriation to the correct service areaRealigns funding between service areas.
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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 each year, a reduction of $800,000 (GF).
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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 $18,209 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Implement strategies to capture efficiencies
Implement strategies to capture savings. When identifying areas of savings, the Authority will give consideration to preserving the core mission of the organization and delivering quality services to its constituency. It is anticipated that this strategy will result in the lay off of one full-time employee.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (800,000) $ (800,000) Layoffs 1 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 $ (18,209)