Compendium of Budget Information for the 2011 General Session

Executive Offices & Criminal Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee
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Agency: Governor's Office

Line Item: Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Function

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) provides leadership for the initiatives of the Governor and meets customer information, budgeting, planning, strategy, and issue coordination needs. It meets these needs by providing data, analyses, and recommendations. The line item consists of the following programs:

  1. Administration
  2. Planning and Budget Analysis
  3. Demographic and Economic Analysis
  4. Information Technology
  5. State and Local Planning
  6. General State Fiscal Stabilization Program

Statutory Authority

GOPB draws its mission from the following areas of law:

  • UCA 63J Chapter 4 creates GOPB and delineates duties and responsibilities;
  • UCA 63J Chapter 1, "Budgetary Procedures Act" sets forth budgeting procedures followed by state government;
  • UCA 63J-1-701 directs GOPB to submit an in-depth budget review of any state department, agency, institution, or program on request from the Legislative Management Committee;
  • UCA 11-38-201 requires GOPB to staff the Quality Growth Commission.

Intent Language

    Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget in Item 3 of Chapter 396 Laws of Utah 2009 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2010.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $3,314,800 $3,607,900 $3,633,800 $3,146,600 $3,343,500
General Fund, One-time $98,400 $750,000 $140,000 $458,200 $140,000
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $1,000,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $155,000 $112,000 $49,600 $79,600 $75,000
Transfers - Other Agencies $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $41,000
Transfers - Within Agency $90,600 $0 $150,000 $48,000 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $993,400 $985,700 $1,529,500 $1,425,400 $224,600
Closing Nonlapsing ($985,800) ($1,529,600) ($1,425,400) ($1,281,500) $0
Total
$3,666,400
$4,076,000
$4,077,500
$11,876,300
$4,824,100
 
Programs:
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Administration $615,800 $927,400 $1,497,400 $1,304,500 $1,030,400
Planning and Budget Analysis $1,162,100 $1,204,800 $1,178,700 $1,223,600 $1,166,000
Demographic and Economic Analysis $665,900 $649,300 $693,300 $674,700 $624,700
Information Technology $522,800 $609,000 $145,800 $140,700 $281,100
State and Local Planning $699,800 $685,500 $562,300 $532,800 $721,900
General State Fiscal Stabilization Program $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $1,000,000
Total
$3,666,400
$4,076,000
$4,077,500
$11,876,300
$4,824,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $2,460,000 $2,757,700 $2,729,600 $2,639,800 $2,845,800
In-state Travel $18,200 $13,500 $4,200 $8,600 $17,000
Out-of-state Travel $18,100 $27,900 $30,000 $18,500 $35,900
Current Expense $335,500 $341,900 $342,300 $378,800 $142,400
DP Current Expense $582,900 $811,200 $801,700 $690,600 $514,600
Other Charges/Pass Thru $251,700 $123,800 $169,700 $8,140,000 $1,268,400
Total
$3,666,400
$4,076,000
$4,077,500
$11,876,300
$4,824,100
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 37.4 31.3 31.3 33.3 29.1
Vehicles 2 2 2 2 2






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Program: Administration

Function

The Administration program provides accounting, technical, and clerical support to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. The duties of this program include personnel management, internal budget development, travel arrangements, program development and other support functions as necessary.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $742,400 $825,700 $954,200 $898,900 $886,600
General Fund, One-time $300 $750,000 $0 $43,400 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $312,400 $636,900 $1,293,200 $1,221,300 $143,800
Closing Nonlapsing ($439,300) ($1,288,200) ($750,000) ($859,100) $0
Total
$615,800
$927,400
$1,497,400
$1,304,500
$1,030,400
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $422,400 $501,400 $495,100 $566,000 $719,300
In-state Travel $400 $2,700 $200 $400 $3,100
Out-of-state Travel $5,800 $11,500 $7,200 $5,700 $14,000
Current Expense $158,900 $196,400 $214,400 $263,800 $100,500
DP Current Expense $28,300 $215,400 $615,500 $468,600 $193,500
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $0 $165,000 $0 $0
Total
$615,800
$927,400
$1,497,400
$1,304,500
$1,030,400
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.4 6.8 6.8 5.4 7.1
Vehicles 1 1 1 1 1






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Program: Planning and Budget Analysis

Function

The Planning and Budget Analysis program is responsible for development and presentation of the Governor's policy, planning, and budget recommendations. The program contributes to the development of the annual Governor's Budget recommendation by providing analysis of revenues, financial requirements, and specific program issues affecting agencies. The Governor's analysts compare each budget against priorities set by the Governor in an attempt to address both state and local concerns. Analysts also participate in agency hearings during the appropriations process, trace agency sponsored legislation, and review each appropriations bill prior to the Governor signing.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $1,124,000 $1,229,200 $1,233,500 $1,012,800 $1,085,200
General Fund, One-time ($2,100) $0 $0 $156,800 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $250,000 $25,000 $49,400 $84,200 $80,800
Closing Nonlapsing ($209,800) ($49,400) ($104,200) ($30,200) $0
Total
$1,162,100
$1,204,800
$1,178,700
$1,223,600
$1,166,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,086,000 $1,184,000 $1,122,400 $1,142,300 $1,075,600
In-state Travel $4,900 $2,700 $700 $600 $4,000
Out-of-state Travel $4,600 $5,000 $10,200 $2,400 $15,000
Current Expense $34,400 $23,800 $21,500 $19,100 $25,200
DP Current Expense $32,200 ($10,700) $23,900 $59,200 $46,200
Total
$1,162,100
$1,204,800
$1,178,700
$1,223,600
$1,166,000
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 13.0 12.5 12.5 15.7 13.0






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Program: Demographic and Economic Analysis

Function

The Demographic and Economic Analysis (DEA) section manages, analyzes, and disseminates economic, demographic, and fiscal data in order to contribute to improved planning, budgeting, and policy-making, as well as provides economic and demographic forecasts for the state. These forecasts are used for revenue estimates for the governor's budget recommendations and fulfill a legal requirement to maintain a data center that acts as a liaison with the U.S. Census Bureau.

By tracking Utah's revenue estimates, the DEA Section assists in arriving at consensus revenue forecasts used in managing the state's budget and facilitates more informed judgments about issues impacting Utah. It also publishes several annual reports that help provide data to universities, non-profit groups, and state departments, on an ongoing basis.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $546,000 $578,700 $609,800 $562,800 $549,700
General Fund, One-time $99,100 $0 $0 $12,400 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $70,000 $99,000 $49,300 $79,600 $75,000
Beginning Nonlapsing $0 $25,000 $53,400 $70,000 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($49,200) ($53,400) ($19,200) ($50,100) $0
Total
$665,900
$649,300
$693,300
$674,700
$624,700
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $552,400 $563,800 $594,800 $572,400 $597,800
In-state Travel $2,500 $400 $0 $1,500 $1,000
Out-of-state Travel $6,500 $6,700 $6,000 $5,800 $2,900
Current Expense $96,200 $68,100 $76,200 $77,100 $6,800
DP Current Expense $8,300 $10,300 $16,300 $17,900 $16,200
Total
$665,900
$649,300
$693,300
$674,700
$624,700
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.3 6.0






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Program: Information Technology

Function

GOPB uses the IT program to account for information technology costs. The program, now operated under contract with the Department of Technology Services (DTS), provides Local Area Network (LAN) and computer desktop support for the Governor's Office and GOPB. The duties of this section revolve around all aspects of computer use and related communications technologies. Prior to the creation of DTS, this program also housed the state's Chief Information Officer.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $530,000 $577,500 $492,200 $442,400 $281,100
General Fund, One-time $2,200 $0 $0 $25,300 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $0 $21,500 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($19,400) $0 ($346,400) ($327,000) $0
Total
$522,800
$609,000
$145,800
$140,700
$281,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,700
In-state Travel $500 $0 $0 $0 $0
Current Expense $13,800 $18,200 $8,200 $4,400 $0
DP Current Expense $508,500 $590,800 $137,600 $136,300 $250,400
Total
$522,800
$609,000
$145,800
$140,700
$281,100
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0






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Program: State and Local Planning

Function

The State and Local Planning program serves as staff for the State Planning Coordinator in facilitating coordination among all levels of government. The program also provides technical assistance to local governments as requested for developing and implementing land use plans. This program provides strategic and comprehensive planning and technical assistance. The program fulfills the statutory obligations of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to staff the Utah Quality Growth Commission. The Quality Growth Commission administers local government planning grants and the LeRay McAllister Critical Land Conservation Program. Program staff members also make recommendations to the Legislature regarding growth issues and implementing quality growth principles.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $372,400 $396,800 $344,100 $229,700 $540,900
General Fund, One-time ($1,100) $0 $140,000 $220,300 $140,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $75,000 $0 $300 $0 $0
Transfers - Other Agencies $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $41,000
Transfers - Within Agency $90,600 $0 $150,000 $48,000 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $431,000 $277,300 $133,500 $49,900 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($268,100) ($138,600) ($205,600) ($15,100) $0
Total
$699,800
$685,500
$562,300
$532,800
$721,900
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $399,200 $508,500 $517,300 $359,100 $422,400
In-state Travel $9,900 $7,700 $3,300 $6,100 $8,900
Out-of-state Travel $1,200 $4,700 $6,600 $4,600 $4,000
Current Expense $32,200 $35,400 $22,000 $14,400 $9,900
DP Current Expense $5,600 $5,400 $8,400 $8,600 $8,300
Other Charges/Pass Thru $251,700 $123,800 $4,700 $140,000 $268,400
Total
$699,800
$685,500
$562,300
$532,800
$721,900
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.0 5.5 5.5 6.0 3.0
Vehicles 1 1 1 1 1






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Program: General State Fiscal Stabilization Program

Function

This program was created during the 2009 General Session to appropriate discrertionary federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money to the Governor's Office.

Funding Detail

The Governor received approximately $87 million in discretionary federal stimulus funds. In cooperation with the Legislature, all but approximately $17.5 million was appropriated to other agencies. Of the $17.5 million balance, as of November 2010 $7.8 remains unallocated.

In FY 2010 the Governor expended $8,000,000 from flexible federal stimulus funds on the Home Run program. This program provided incentives to purchase new homes.

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $1,000,000
Total
$0
$0
$0
$8,000,000
$1,000,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $1,000,000
Total
$0
$0
$0
$8,000,000
$1,000,000
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