Compendium of Budget Information for the 2013 General Session

Executive Offices & Criminal Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee
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Agency: Public Safety

Line Item: Driver License

Function

The Driver License line item is responsible for the licensing and examining of Utah motorists, ensuring that all motorists meet minimum vision, knowledge and performance requirements, and are capable of driving safely. The line item also directs attention to specific driver improvement and correction problems.

The Driver License line item is divided into three major programs with specific responsibilities in Administration, Driver Services, and Driver Records. In addition, the line item has a Motorcycle Safety program and administers the Uninsured Motorists Database.

Background

Senate Bill 81 from the 2008 General Session requires proof of citizenship when a license is renewed. Adjustments within the division were made to accommodate provisions relating to this legislation and in consideration of related federal law beginning January 2010.

Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority for the Driver License line item is found in UCA 53-3.

Intent Language

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for Driver License in Item 29 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2011 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2012.

Funding Detail

For more detail about a particular source of finance or organizational unit, click a linked entry in the left column of the table(s) below.

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
General Fund $1,029,100 $620,200 $294,600 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time ($1,029,100) ($10,900) $0 $6,000 $18,000
Federal Funds $301,400 $314,700 $847,100 $846,100 $1,430,300
Dedicated Credits Revenue $6,000 $6,800 $6,600 $6,300 $6,000
Motorcycle Education $372,300 $323,000 $323,200 $322,700 $323,500
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $24,645,200 $25,563,600 $27,306,000 $27,579,100 $25,785,700
Uninsured Motorist I.D. $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $0 ($3,294,000) ($5,577,100) $0
Pass-through $68,100 $54,200 $47,300 $53,700 $68,100
Beginning Nonlapsing $7,734,000 $10,262,200 $10,537,400 $10,769,800 $847,200
Closing Nonlapsing ($10,262,200) ($10,537,500) ($10,769,800) ($8,279,300) ($1,270,800)
Lapsing Balance $0 ($1,684,000) $0 $0 $0
Total
$25,224,900
$27,272,400
$27,658,500
$28,087,400
$29,568,100
Programs:
(click linked program name to drill-down)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Driver License Administration $1,729,500 $1,700,100 $1,575,600 $1,592,800 $2,521,000
Driver Services $13,783,300 $15,073,800 $15,555,500 $15,732,900 $15,347,900
Driver Records $7,146,200 $7,900,700 $7,501,700 $7,700,200 $8,467,000
Motorcycle Safety $322,000 $243,200 $242,100 $258,200 $325,400
Uninsured Motorist $1,942,500 $2,039,900 $1,936,500 $1,957,200 $1,936,500
DL Federal Grants $301,400 $314,700 $847,100 $846,100 $970,300
Total
$25,224,900
$27,272,400
$27,658,500
$28,087,400
$29,568,100
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $16,973,300 $18,972,300 $17,658,700 $18,028,100 $19,536,700
In-state Travel $28,600 $28,000 $37,100 $27,300 $37,200
Out-of-state Travel $5,200 $4,000 $3,900 $4,700 $3,900
Current Expense $5,615,000 $4,437,900 $6,298,300 $6,226,100 $3,461,100
DP Current Expense $2,382,500 $3,100,200 $2,741,500 $2,770,100 $4,172,700
DP Capital Outlay $116,800 $331,900 $856,800 $955,900 $2,250,500
Capital Outlay $33,900 $129,200 $14,900 $21,500 $58,700
Other Charges/Pass Thru $69,600 $268,900 $47,300 $53,700 $47,300
Total
$25,224,900
$27,272,400
$27,658,500
$28,087,400
$29,568,100
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Budgeted FTE 342.0 375.0 367.5 368.0 348.3
Actual FTE 315.9 328.7 344.3 351.8 0.0
Vehicles 23 23 23 23 23






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Program: Driver License Administration

Function

The Administration program provides oversight for all driver license operations throughout the state. The program performs the following functions and activities:

  • Budgeting and Accounting: Ensures that the division is operating within parameters of budgets, personnel, facilities, etc.
  • General Services: Coordinates and orders all supplies and equipment used by the division.
  • Facilities: Ensures that the office space needs of the division are met, in addition to telephone equipment and vehicle needs.
  • Regulatory Programs: Certifies commercial driver training schools and instructors and ensures that both are operating within the laws, rules and expectations of the division; oversees the Renewal by Mail program and the medical program coordinator.
  • Driver Improvement: Works with problem drivers through administrative hearings and determines what action, if any, is appropriate in an effort to modify a person's driving abilities or habits; conducts quasi-judicial hearings for alcohol-related arrests and determines appropriate action.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
General Fund $1,029,100 $620,200 $0 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time ($1,029,100) ($10,900) $0 $0 $18,000
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $3,823,900 $4,479,200 $3,248,000 $3,238,100 $2,503,000
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $0 ($3,294,000) $0 $0
Pass-through ($1,500) $0 $0 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $0 $2,092,900 $5,481,300 $3,859,700 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($2,092,900) ($5,481,300) ($3,859,700) ($5,505,000) $0
Total
$1,729,500
$1,700,100
$1,575,600
$1,592,800
$2,521,000
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $1,440,100 $1,421,700 $1,400,200 $1,342,500 $1,445,700
In-state Travel $2,200 $2,200 $2,300 $2,400 $2,300
Out-of-state Travel $1,100 $3,000 $0 $200 $0
Current Expense $3,700 $106,300 $47,800 $183,400 ($684,700)
DP Current Expense $282,400 $166,900 $125,300 $64,300 $126,000
DP Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,631,700
Total
$1,729,500
$1,700,100
$1,575,600
$1,592,800
$2,521,000
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Budgeted FTE 21.0 45.0 44.1 21.0 21.0
Actual FTE 20.7 20.8 20.5 20.3 0.0






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Program: Driver Services

Function

Driver License Services ensures that the citizens who operate motor vehicles on the highways of Utah have complied with the requirements and have proven their proficiency. Identification and acquisition of appropriate technology methods are realized as resources become available for automation and improved customer services. Applicants for driver license and identification cards are issued after these applicants have substantially established their identity.

Performance

Driver License Service performance is tracked with various measures. Below are those measurements that are most relevant. These are: (1) Average wait time (2) Average Service Time and (3) Driver License call abandonment.

Average wait time and average service time have fluctuated over time and recently have increased. This is mainly due to significant changes to day-to-day business, namely changes in association with REAL ID. These changes include requiring all applicants to renew in person with proof of citizenship that have resulted in longer processing times. Also additional equipment and security requirements have added to the increase.

The Driver License Division recently added a central call center to service calls concerning driver license questions. This call center replaces the previous system of having driver license clerks manage both incoming calls and in-office service. Since its recent inception, the percentage of abandoned calls has steadily declined.

Driver License

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
General Fund $0 $0 $294,600 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $460,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $6,000 $6,800 $6,600 $6,300 $6,000
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $13,974,000 $14,329,400 $16,744,900 $16,093,600 $14,813,800
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $0 $0 ($2,877,100) $0
Pass-through $69,600 $54,200 $47,300 $53,700 $68,100
Beginning Nonlapsing $2,356,800 $2,623,100 $1,939,700 $3,477,600 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($2,623,100) ($1,939,700) ($3,477,600) ($1,027,200) $0
Total
$13,783,300
$15,073,800
$15,555,500
$15,732,900
$15,347,900
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $10,614,300 $10,671,800 $11,112,700 $11,310,900 $10,809,300
In-state Travel $22,700 $24,100 $30,700 $22,800 $30,700
Out-of-state Travel $900 $0 $2,500 $3,100 $2,500
Current Expense $2,788,300 $3,096,900 $3,196,500 $3,290,600 $2,743,500
DP Current Expense $267,100 $765,800 $342,100 $427,000 $1,052,100
DP Capital Outlay $0 $331,900 $808,800 $603,300 $618,800
Capital Outlay $20,400 $129,200 $14,900 $21,500 $43,700
Other Charges/Pass Thru $69,600 $54,100 $47,300 $53,700 $47,300
Total
$13,783,300
$15,073,800
$15,555,500
$15,732,900
$15,347,900
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Budgeted FTE 220.0 226.0 221.5 233.0 219.8
Actual FTE 199.7 206.4 219.7 223.8 0.0
Vehicles 23 23 23 23 23






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Program: Driver Records

Function

This program is responsible for the maintenance of records on all drivers in the State of Utah. Continued increases in areas of enforcement emphasis, such as drivers driving under the influence of controlled substances, have resulted in substantial workload increases in this program. The system is closely tied into the court and general law enforcement programs.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $6,845,400 $6,753,100 $7,311,200 $8,245,500 $8,467,000
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $0 $0 ($2,700,000) $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $4,358,800 $4,058,000 $2,910,400 $2,719,900 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($4,058,000) ($2,910,400) ($2,719,900) ($565,200) $0
Total
$7,146,200
$7,900,700
$7,501,700
$7,700,200
$8,467,000
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $4,851,500 $4,970,700 $5,054,800 $5,022,200 $5,181,400
In-state Travel $600 $100 $800 $700 $800
Out-of-state Travel $2,400 $0 $700 $0 $700
Current Expense $599,600 $711,100 $544,300 $578,700 $552,100
DP Current Expense $1,561,800 $2,004,000 $1,853,100 $2,018,200 $2,717,000
DP Capital Outlay $116,800 $0 $48,000 $80,400 $0
Capital Outlay $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $15,000
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $214,800 $0 $0 $0
Total
$7,146,200
$7,900,700
$7,501,700
$7,700,200
$8,467,000
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Budgeted FTE 100.0 103.0 100.9 113.0 106.5
Actual FTE 94.6 100.6 102.5 101.8 0.0






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Program: Motorcycle Safety

Function

The Driver License Division is required to develop standards for and administer this program. The program includes training courses for all ranges of abilities of motorcyclists and training instructors.

Background

The Motorcycle Rider Education Act enacted in 1993 in UCA 53-3-901, created the Motorcycle Safety program. The Legislature provided that an annual fee of $5 for each registered motorcycle and a $2.50 fee for an original, renewal, or extension of a Class M Driver License is to be dedicated for use by the division for this program.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Motorcycle Education $372,300 $323,000 $323,200 $322,700 $323,500
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900
Beginning Nonlapsing $72,200 $124,400 $206,000 $289,000 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($124,400) ($206,100) ($289,000) ($355,400) $0
Total
$322,000
$243,200
$242,100
$258,200
$325,400
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $67,400 $67,000 $65,500 $65,500 $65,800
In-state Travel $3,100 $1,600 $3,300 $1,400 $3,400
Out-of-state Travel $800 $1,000 $700 $1,400 $700
Current Expense $250,700 $173,600 $172,600 $187,900 $251,500
DP Current Expense $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $4,000
Total
$322,000
$243,200
$242,100
$258,200
$325,400
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Budgeted FTE 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Actual FTE 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0






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Program: Uninsured Motorist

Function

A private provider, Insure-rite, Inc., has created a database showing insured/uninsured vehicles. This database is accessed by using the driver's license in motor vehicle status checks by law enforcement officers. There has been a noticeable decrease in the number of uninsured vehicles since the inception of the program.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Uninsured Motorist I.D. $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100 $2,360,100
Beginning Nonlapsing $946,200 $1,363,800 $0 $423,600 $847,200
Closing Nonlapsing ($1,363,800) $0 ($423,600) ($826,500) ($1,270,800)
Lapsing Balance $0 ($1,684,000) $0 $0 $0
Total
$1,942,500
$2,039,900
$1,936,500
$1,957,200
$1,936,500
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $0 $1,841,100 $0 $0 $1,737,700
Current Expense $1,743,700 $198,800 $1,737,700 $1,758,400 $0
DP Current Expense $198,800 $0 $198,800 $198,800 $198,800
Total
$1,942,500
$2,039,900
$1,936,500
$1,957,200
$1,936,500
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Program: DL Federal Grants

Function

Federal funds for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) program are contained within this program. This funding is intended to help states comply with statutory standards for their CDL programs.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
(click linked fund name for more info)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Federal Funds $301,400 $314,700 $847,100 $846,100 $970,300
Total
$301,400
$314,700
$847,100
$846,100
$970,300
Categories of Expenditure
(mouse-over category name for definition)
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Personnel Services $0 $0 $25,500 $287,000 $296,800
Current Expense $229,000 $151,200 $599,400 $227,100 $598,700
DP Current Expense $72,400 $163,500 $222,200 $59,800 $74,800
DP Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $272,200 $0
Total
$301,400
$314,700
$847,100
$846,100
$970,300
Other Indicators
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Approp
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 0.6 4.9 0.0






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COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.