The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Roanoke Higher Education Authority
Mission Statement
The mission of the Roanoke Higher Education Center is to foster economic development by expanding access for the people of the Greater Roanoke region to workforce development, technology training, higher education programs and the use of conference facilities through partnerships with public and private institutions, agencies, civic groups and the business community.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 1,001,075 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 718,075 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 1,287,000 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 1,287,000 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 1,318,390 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (131,839) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 1,186,551 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 1,318,390 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (131,839) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 1,186,551 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
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 each year, a reduction of $131,839 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Defer maintenance and repairs of buildings and grounds
Reduces or eliminates the maintenance and repair of the facilities and grounds.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (14,939) $ (14,939) -
Defer software and computer hardware purchases
Reduces funding for computer hardware and software purchases, extending the life of computers and limiting software upgrades.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (5,000) $ (5,000) -
Defer spending on new and replacement furniture and equipment items
Reduces spending on furniture and equipment replacement.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (12,000) $ (12,000) -
Eliminate funding for the economic impact study
Eliminates the planned economic impact study to assess the economic impact of the center on the Roanoke region
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (5,000) $ (5,000) -
Reduce funding audit and legal expenses
Reduces the cost of accounting and legal expenses incurred by the center.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (6,000) $ (6,000) -
Reduce funding for employee travel, training and the employee recognition program
Reduces travel and training opportunities for staff.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (11,200) $ (11,200) -
Reduce funding for employee tuition reimbursement
Reduces expenditures provided for tuition reimbursement for employees.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (6,000) $ (6,000) -
Reduce funding for information technology expenses
Reduces spending on information technology related supplies.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (2,100) $ (2,100) -
Reduce funding for marketing, advertising and outreach expenses
Reduces marketing and outreach expenses, by utilizing less printed medium and expanding electronic resources.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (5,900) $ (5,900) -
Reduce funding for meeting related expenses
Reduces travel and meeting related expenses that provide community awareness of the programs at the Roanoke Higher Education Center.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (9,000) $ (9,000) -
Reduce funding for the career center
Reduces the career center initiative, which provides point of contact for jobs, career counseling, and reference material by 44 percent.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (14,500) $ (14,500) -
Reduce funding for the contingency reserve budget
Reduces contingency funding, which provides funding for emergencies and unavoidable costs.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (21,700) $ (21,700) -
Reduce funding for wage and salary expenses
Reduces funding for a part-time position.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (17,000) $ (17,000) -
Reduce spending on office supplies and postage
Reduces spending on office supplies and postage by implementing cost saving activities.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (1,500) $ (1,500)