The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Department of Correctional Education
Mission Statement
The Department of Correctional Education’s mission is to provide quality educational programs that enable incarcerated youth and adults to become responsible and productive members of their communities.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 46,325,900 | $ 1,836,565 | 770.55 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 47,124,320 | $ 1,836,565 | 764.55 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 52,799,998 | $ 2,309,194 | 781.55 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 57,811,118 | $ 2,409,960 | 809.55 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 61,210,729 | $ 2,488,407 | 811.55 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (3,260,966) | $ 0 | (47.00) |
| 2009 Total | $ 57,949,763 | $ 2,488,407 | 764.55 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 61,027,764 | $ 2,488,407 | 811.55 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (3,010,814) | $ 0 | (37.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 58,016,950 | $ 2,488,407 | 774.55 |
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 $3.0 million (GF) and 47 positions. For 2010, a decrease of $3.5 million (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 2009, a decrease of $230,039 (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $194,151 (GF).
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Increase teaching staff at adult correctional facilitiesProvides funding to hire 10 teaching staff at adult correctional facilities. This action will increase the number of inmates who receive educational opportunities and contribute to reduced criminal recidivism. For 2010, $730,000 (GF) and an increase of 10 positions.
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Establish a line of credit to maintain cash flowEstablishes a line of credit to maintain cash flow needs for several federal grants.
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Eliminate positions due to staff relocation
Eliminates positions due to the closure of some Department of Corrections facilities.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (975,000) $ (1,500,000) Position Changes (20.00) (20.00) Layoffs 20 0 -
Eliminate vacant positions
Eliminates 13 full-time positions that are currently vacant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (969,612) $ (969,612) Position Changes (13.00) (13.00) -
Reduce operating funds
Reduces operating funds used to purchase equipment, software, and supplies for student instruction. The operating funds are obtained by holding positions vacant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (1,086,315) $ (1,077,051) Position Changes (14.00) (14.00)
December Reduction Strategies
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Absorb Workforce Transition Act retirement costs in the Virginia Retirement System
When an agency implements layoffs for employees eligible for retirement, in lieu of severance, the employee is offered an enhanced retirement package. In such cases, the agency would normally pre-pay the Virginia Retirement System for the cost of the enhanced package. This savings strategy would require the Virginia Retirement System to temporarily absorb such costs incurred as the result of layoffs in the Governor's 2008-10 reduction plan and amortize the cost as part of future actuarial valuations.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (230,039) $ 0 -
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 $ (194,151)