The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) is to strengthen the regional economy of southwest Virginia by providing higher education and professional development training of the current and future workforce.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 1,511,699 | $ 438,759 | 17.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 1,511,994 | $ 4,238,759 | 17.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 2,015,067 | $ 4,293,940 | 21.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 2,015,838 | $ 4,313,940 | 33.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 2,154,992 | $ 7,185,564 | 33.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (215,499) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
2009 Total | $ 1,939,493 | $ 7,185,564 | 33.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 2,154,992 | $ 7,185,564 | 33.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ (218,913) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
2010 Total | $ 1,936,079 | $ 7,185,564 | 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 each year, a reduction of $215,499 (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 $3,414 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Adjust positions
Allows marketing position to remain a part time wage position. Executes administrative efficiency measures.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (69,984) $ (69,984) -
Delay hiring Research and Development Director
Allows Research and Development Director position to remain vacant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (57,220) $ 0 -
Eliminate overtime
Adjusts employees schedules to eliminate the need for overtime except in situations where there are no other cost effective options.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (12,000) $ (12,000) -
Market the Center more cost effectively
Reduces the amount of funds spent on external marketing by the Center producing more of its own marketing materials and providing more information and customer services on its website.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (25,000) $ (25,000) -
Reduce expenditures for office and instructional supplies and equipment.
Reduces consumption of expendable office and instructional supplies and equipment by encouraging electronic efficiencies and recycling efforts.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (10,000) $ (10,000) -
Reduce Program Development Incentive Funds
Reduces incentive grants that enable colleges and universities to develop and deliver off-campus courses, degree programs, and workforce training programs in southwest Virginia.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (33,030) $ (90,250) -
Reduce the amount of funds for travel and professional development.
Utilizes e-training and videoconferencing to reduce travel expenses. Requests state agencies and the executive branch to provide video or audio conferencing options for meetings that require agency employees to drive to Richmond.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (8,265) $ (8,265)
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 $ (3,414)