Compendium of Budget Information for the 2011 General Session

Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee
Subcommittee Table of Contents

Group: Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environment

Agency: Agriculture

Line Item: Administration

Function

The Administration line item contains most of the Department's programs. Detail on each program can be found in the following sections.

Intent Language

    Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for General Administration in Item 194, Chapter 396, Laws of Utah 2009, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2010. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Equipment or Improvements $308,000; Computer Equipment/Software $93,000; Employee Training/Incentives $97,000; Equipment/Supplies $105,500; Vehicles $50,000; Special Projects/Studies $943,000.

Performance

Agriculture, Regulatory

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $10,119,900 $10,732,400 $10,036,200 $8,998,400 $8,582,700
General Fund, One-time $475,000 $2,912,400 $617,500 ($467,900) $15,000
Federal Funds $4,932,400 $5,124,300 $7,332,400 $5,757,600 $5,604,600
Dedicated Credits Revenue $1,882,200 $2,457,300 $2,952,700 $3,521,400 $3,403,400
GFR - Horse Racing $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $30,000
GFR - Livestock Brand $916,200 $877,000 $935,700 $925,100 $932,500
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $66,500 $66,600 $66,600 $66,500 $69,500
Agri Resource Development $0 $0 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000
Utah Rural Rehab Loan $0 $0 ($200) $0 $0
Transfers $1,194,200 $1,421,300 $1,093,300 $1,140,200 $551,700
Pass-through $155,300 $170,800 $156,400 $191,500 $59,000
Beginning Nonlapsing $2,885,500 $2,716,200 $2,454,200 $1,679,100 ($700)
Closing Nonlapsing ($2,716,200) ($2,454,200) ($1,679,100) ($1,596,500) $0
Lapsing Balance ($391,100) ($296,900) ($223,700) ($537,100) $0
Total
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$23,967,000
$19,903,300
$19,422,700
 
Programs:
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Administration $2,755,000 $6,102,600 $3,537,200 $3,131,800 $2,605,600
Meat Inspection $1,843,900 $2,034,000 $2,144,900 $2,020,800 $2,044,500
Chemistry Laboratory $1,112,900 $940,800 $925,000 $799,900 $780,400
Animal Health $1,838,000 $1,808,400 $1,764,900 $1,535,600 $1,709,500
Plant Industry $2,137,700 $2,406,100 $1,937,900 $2,073,000 $1,929,700
Regulatory Services $3,101,900 $3,359,800 $3,239,200 $3,082,100 $3,159,100
Sheep Promotion $34,700 $32,100 $24,300 $24,200 $50,000
Auction Market Veterinarians $74,700 $63,800 $60,900 $61,400 $72,000
Brand Inspection $1,336,600 $1,414,500 $1,377,000 $1,390,500 $1,495,600
Utah Horse Commission $29,900 $31,100 $22,300 $19,700 $39,800
Environmental Quality $2,489,100 $2,545,800 $4,938,600 $2,914,400 $2,611,000
Grain Inspection $332,200 $315,800 $286,100 $222,800 $227,700
Insect Infestation $1,591,500 $1,653,900 $2,136,500 $1,582,700 $1,564,900
Marketing and Development $891,800 $1,068,500 $993,500 $547,600 $653,800
Grazing Improvement $0 $0 $578,700 $496,800 $479,100
Total
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$23,967,000
$19,903,300
$19,422,700
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $11,421,200 $12,434,300 $12,847,500 $12,030,400 $12,676,700
In-state Travel $265,700 $295,200 $213,900 $185,100 $177,100
Out-of-state Travel $118,000 $143,200 $120,400 $87,500 $117,800
Current Expense $1,998,900 $2,056,300 $2,367,600 $1,963,100 $1,429,100
DP Current Expense $660,600 $671,300 $885,400 $581,400 $641,700
DP Capital Outlay $37,900 $0 $5,700 $8,400 $0
Capital Outlay $367,700 $303,800 $101,900 $179,200 $45,700
Other Charges/Pass Thru $4,699,900 $7,844,200 $7,424,600 $4,868,200 $4,334,600
Transfers $0 $28,900 $0 $0 $0
Total
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$23,967,000
$19,903,300
$19,422,700
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 185.3 189.6 184.1 202.0 177.0
Vehicles 112 114 120 101 114






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Program: General Administration

Function

The General Administration Program ensures that all financial transactions are performed according to state laws and procedures. Other responsibilities include budgeting, human resource management, information technology services, establishment of Department policies, federal grant administration, and other accounting functions.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of this program:

  • UCA 4-2-1 creates the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), making it responsible for administration of all laws, services, and consumer programs related to agriculture.
  • UCA 4-2-2 lists powers and duties
  • UCA 4-2-3 sets administration of the department under the control of a commissioner appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate.
  • UCA 4-2-4 allows the commissioner to organize the department into Divisions as necessary for efficient administration.
  • UCA 4-2-5 requires the commissioner to prepare and submit an itemized budget each year.
  • UCA 4-2-7 creates the Agricultural Advisory Board.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $1,772,700 $2,171,400 $1,024,500 $2,185,800 $1,765,400
General Fund, One-time $492,600 $2,695,900 $437,500 ($465,600) $15,000
Federal Funds $517,100 $772,200 $458,400 $704,500 $563,700
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $165,800
GFR - Livestock Brand $12,900 ($70,700) $0 $12,700 $16,100
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $16,500 $16,600 $16,600 $16,500 $19,500
Transfers $39,200 $70,400 $0 $7,400 $1,800
Pass-through $6,000 $10,500 $7,600 $36,000 $59,000
Beginning Nonlapsing $554,500 $652,300 $2,394,300 $1,679,100 ($700)
Closing Nonlapsing ($656,500) ($216,000) ($801,700) ($573,400) $0
Lapsing Balance $0 $0 $0 ($471,200) $0
Total
$2,755,000
$6,102,600
$3,537,200
$3,131,800
$2,605,600
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,358,600 $1,753,800 $1,643,900 $1,653,800 $1,861,000
In-state Travel $28,500 $19,700 $8,600 $12,200 $7,100
Out-of-state Travel $16,400 $24,200 $12,200 $9,500 $10,100
Current Expense $358,300 $355,100 $790,500 $409,700 $54,600
DP Current Expense $449,700 $522,800 $709,300 $357,500 $504,100
DP Capital Outlay $29,700 $0 $5,700 $8,400 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $10,500 $0 $128,400 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $513,800 $3,416,500 $367,000 $552,300 $168,700
Total
$2,755,000
$6,102,600
$3,537,200
$3,131,800
$2,605,600
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 16.7 21.0 18.2 20.0 14.0
Vehicles 112 114 120 1 114






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Program: Meat Inspection

Function

Utah's meat inspection system ensures that meat and poultry coming from state-inspected facilities is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged as required by state law (UCA 4-32) and federal law. The program inspects and regulates raw beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey, as well as ready-to-eat and other processed products. Inspectors test for the presence of pathogens, toxins, drugs and chemical residues. Inspections are done before and after slaughter. Facilities are inspected for cleanliness and sanitation. According to the USDA, consumers spend one third of their annual food dollars on meat and poultry products.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-32 'Utah Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Licensing Act' governs operation of this program.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $944,700 $1,079,600 $1,114,900 $972,500 $972,500
General Fund, One-time ($2,500) $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $870,800 $1,036,500 $1,074,400 $1,083,900 $1,072,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $700 $300 $400 $200 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $53,500 $11,500 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($23,300) ($93,900) ($44,800) ($35,800) $0
Total
$1,843,900
$2,034,000
$2,144,900
$2,020,800
$2,044,500
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,671,000 $1,852,800 $1,948,300 $1,851,100 $1,835,000
In-state Travel $15,700 $24,600 $7,500 $2,700 $5,700
Out-of-state Travel $3,000 $6,800 $6,200 $1,900 $4,700
Current Expense $150,000 $141,500 $159,900 $163,500 $181,700
DP Current Expense $4,100 $8,300 $15,800 $1,600 $11,900
Other Charges/Pass Thru $100 $0 $7,200 $0 $5,500
Total
$1,843,900
$2,034,000
$2,144,900
$2,020,800
$2,044,500
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 28.4 29.3 28.9 30.0 28.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 20 0






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Program: Chemistry Laboratory

Function

The Chemistry Laboratory provides analytical support and services for the various Divisions of the department. Analysis may be performed for other agencies as long as it does not interfere with work required by the department. In all cases, the purpose of the work is to ensure that products comply with label guarantees, are free of pathogens and toxins, and to protect the consumer, farmer, and industry. Some of the products tested are feed, fertilizer, pesticides, meat and meat products, dairy products, food, groundwater, and other items as needed.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-2-2 requires the state chemist to be appointed by the commissioner and lists the chemist's responsibilities. The state chemist performs all analytical tests required by the Agricultural Code. The lab may perform tests for other agencies or anybody else if the tests don't interfere with work required by UDAF, and if a fee is charged.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $745,800 $846,600 $877,500 $755,300 $755,400
General Fund, One-time ($2,200) $2,300 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $79,800 $76,900 $21,000 $24,600 $25,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $3,100 $1,400 $5,400 $9,000 $0
Transfers $79,300 $0 $0 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $214,000 $22,800 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($6,900) ($9,200) $21,100 $11,000 $0
Total
$1,112,900
$940,800
$925,000
$799,900
$780,400
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $742,100 $796,900 $785,900 $697,700 $716,100
In-state Travel $200 $1,100 $500 $600 $100
Out-of-state Travel $3,800 $2,100 $2,700 $1,800 $400
Current Expense $112,200 $129,900 $101,500 $92,000 $63,700
DP Current Expense $16,400 $0 $400 $7,800 $100
Capital Outlay $238,200 $10,800 $34,000 $0 $0
Total
$1,112,900
$940,800
$925,000
$799,900
$780,400
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 9.6 10.0 9.3 12.0 9.0






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Program: Animal Health

Function

The aim of the program is to maintain the disease free status and promote the marketability of Utah animals and protect public health. This benefits the animals, the livestock industry, and the public. The program administers various state and federal cooperative disease control programs. It monitors animal imports to the state, reviews all Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, contracts with local veterinarians for inspections, and inspects aquaculture facilities, slaughter plants, brine shrimp plants, dog food plants, etc. A staff of veterinarians and professionally-trained inspectors carries out most of the work. Homeland security is a significant aspect of the program. The law further provides quarantine powers to the Commissioner to prevent the spread of contagious or infections deceases.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $1,432,300 $1,470,000 $1,509,500 $1,401,100 $1,401,200
General Fund, One-time ($1,700) $22,500 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $375,000 $267,500 $254,500 $349,500 $250,200
Dedicated Credits Revenue $17,900 $12,700 $10,100 $52,000 $58,100
Transfers $47,300 $53,200 $21,700 $10,000 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $24,600 $33,400 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($57,400) ($50,900) ($30,900) ($277,000) $0
Total
$1,838,000
$1,808,400
$1,764,900
$1,535,600
$1,709,500
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $743,800 $764,900 $793,500 $649,200 $702,400
In-state Travel $4,700 $8,200 $5,800 $13,500 $6,000
Out-of-state Travel $15,900 $17,300 $10,900 $10,000 $11,400
Current Expense $274,400 $248,200 $225,600 $214,800 $234,700
DP Current Expense $5,600 $29,300 $29,900 $3,300 $31,200
Capital Outlay $66,100 $18,900 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $727,500 $692,700 $699,200 $644,800 $723,800
Transfers $0 $28,900 $0 $0 $0
Total
$1,838,000
$1,808,400
$1,764,900
$1,535,600
$1,709,500
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 9.9 9.5 9.2 9.0 8.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 3 0






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Program: Plant Industry

Function

This program performs a wide scope of inspection, regulatory and enforcement activities, including: pesticide product registration; fertilizer product registration and sampling; nursery licensing and inspection; Inspection and grading of fresh fruits and vegetables; USDA Restricted Use pesticide record auditing; Utah Noxious Weed Act enforcement; Animal feed product registration and sampling; and Seed inspection and sampling. District compliance specialists perform inspections and regulatory functions throughout the state. Seasonal personnel are employed as needed. Office personnel are utilized to handle the registrations and licensing for the division.

The pesticide program includes applicator certification, pesticide enforcement, worker protection standards, endangered species protection, and groundwater protection.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $1,188,000 $763,600 $768,100 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time ($2,900) $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $454,900 $412,200 $235,900 $489,400 $427,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $655,300 $1,134,400 $1,647,800 $1,897,200 $1,502,700
Pass-through $6,900 $6,500 $2,800 $3,100 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $954,200 $988,400 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($1,118,700) ($899,000) ($716,700) ($316,700) $0
Total
$2,137,700
$2,406,100
$1,937,900
$2,073,000
$1,929,700
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,534,400 $1,626,700 $1,600,700 $1,569,400 $1,794,100
In-state Travel $31,400 $34,800 $24,800 $26,500 $3,500
Out-of-state Travel $18,900 $29,500 $15,300 $19,800 $12,200
Current Expense $162,800 $212,700 $150,500 $256,700 $107,900
DP Current Expense $48,500 $7,300 $8,300 $94,600 $1,300
Other Charges/Pass Thru $341,700 $495,100 $138,300 $106,000 $10,700
Total
$2,137,700
$2,406,100
$1,937,900
$2,073,000
$1,929,700
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 25.2 25.0 23.0 26.0 26.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 16 0






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Program: Regulatory Services

Function

This program can be broken down into seven areas: food compliance, dairy compliance, retail meat compliance, egg and poultry grading, product labeling, upholstery and bedding inspection, and weights and measures. The prime responsibility is to ensure that Utah consumers receive a safe, wholesome, and properly labeled supply of agricultural products. The program also plays an active role in Homeland Security for food protection.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

Funding Detail

Federal dollars are used for inspecting egg producers/retailers, inspecting meat handlers, grading dairy products, and inspecting school lunches. Dedicated credits come from fees charged for inspections of certain operations where food or dairy products are handled, and registration of food and weight and measures establishments.

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $1,884,600 $2,060,600 $2,094,100 $1,508,500 $1,514,400
General Fund, One-time ($4,800) $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $133,900 $185,500 $196,200 $232,800 $275,100
Dedicated Credits Revenue $879,600 $1,027,200 $1,018,100 $1,254,300 $1,369,600
Transfers $0 $0 $1,600 $0 $0
Pass-through $133,800 $145,200 $127,400 $143,800 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $159,500 $121,100 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($84,700) ($179,800) ($198,200) ($57,300) $0
Total
$3,101,900
$3,359,800
$3,239,200
$3,082,100
$3,159,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $2,508,800 $2,622,700 $2,709,400 $2,586,900 $2,763,600
In-state Travel $40,400 $46,500 $42,800 $29,200 $22,100
Out-of-state Travel $22,900 $28,700 $20,800 $19,800 $10,700
Current Expense $263,900 $292,300 $270,500 $266,900 $150,000
DP Current Expense $89,000 $40,200 $61,800 $34,900 $31,800
Capital Outlay $31,900 $183,500 $6,500 $0 $3,400
Other Charges/Pass Thru $145,000 $145,900 $127,400 $144,400 $177,500
Total
$3,101,900
$3,359,800
$3,239,200
$3,082,100
$3,159,100
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 43.4 43.0 42.2 48.0 46.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 29 0






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Program: Sheep Promotion

Function

The Department contracts with the Utah Woolgrowers Association to conduct promotional and educational programs. Statistical data and market information are presented to all woolgrowers comparing market price of lambs in Utah with other areas of the country so that the best market decisions might be made. Department representatives meet with woolgrowers at regular meetings to help stimulate and strengthen sheep and wool producer programs by discussing problems facing the industry and the alternatives necessary to solve them.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-23-8 authorizes the Department to spend up to $0.18 per head each year from the proceeds collected from the 'head tax' on sheep for the promotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.

Funding Detail

This program is funded entirely from the General Fund Restricted - Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account.

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Lapsing Balance ($15,300) ($17,900) ($25,700) ($25,800) $0
Total
$34,700
$32,100
$24,300
$24,200
$50,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru $34,700 $32,100 $24,300 $24,200 $50,000
Total
$34,700
$32,100
$24,300
$24,200
$50,000
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Program: Auction Market Veterinarians

Function

There are six auction markets held throughout the state. A veterinarian inspects all animals that pass through the market.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $74,700 $63,800 $60,900 $61,400 $72,000
Total
$74,700
$63,800
$60,900
$61,400
$72,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Current Expense $74,700 $63,800 $60,900 $61,400 $72,000
Total
$74,700
$63,800
$60,900
$61,400
$72,000
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Program: Brand Inspection

Function

The Brand Inspection program was established to keep to a minimum the loss of livestock through theft and stray. Loss prevention is accomplished through enforcement of the brand and estray laws (UCA 4-24 and 4-25) by field and auction inspectors who check all cattle and horses prior to sale, slaughter, or movement across state lines. The program also maintains a brand recording system so that ownership of animals can be readily determined through a master brand identification book. The brand book is published every five years.

This program is actively involved in tying the existing brand program to the new National Animal Identification System (NAIS), where each livestock owner will be issued a premises I.D. number. This number was added to the brand card for easy reference as the system develops. NAIS is a modern, streamlined information system that helps producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal health events in the United States. The NAIS program-a voluntary State-Federal-Industry partnership-is designed to:

  1. Protect agriculture premises and producers livelihoods;
  2. Reduce hardships caused by an animal disease outbreak or other animal health events in the community; and
  3. Protect access to agriculture markets.

In 1997 the Legislature gave this program responsibility of monitoring and regulating elk farming, and in 1999, private elk hunting. Livestock inspectors ensure animal identification, theft protection, genetic purity, and disease control. Domestic elk are now included in the department's definition of livestock.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $564,400 $587,800 $601,600 $475,900 $475,800
General Fund, One-time ($800) $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $156,100 $128,200 $0 $0 $102,700
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $700
GFR - Livestock Brand $903,300 $947,700 $935,700 $912,400 $916,400
Beginning Nonlapsing $7,600 $10,400 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing $41,700 ($9,500) $0 $2,200 $0
Lapsing Balance ($335,700) ($250,100) ($160,300) $0 $0
Total
$1,336,600
$1,414,500
$1,377,000
$1,390,500
$1,495,600
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,075,900 $1,097,400 $1,089,700 $1,080,600 $1,060,000
In-state Travel $40,500 $49,400 $52,400 $57,000 $93,200
Out-of-state Travel $4,400 $3,800 $1,700 $2,700 $3,100
Current Expense $206,700 $208,200 $198,000 $194,800 $284,400
DP Current Expense $1,600 $36,800 $25,300 $49,700 $44,900
Capital Outlay $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $18,900 $9,900 $5,700 $10,000
Total
$1,336,600
$1,414,500
$1,377,000
$1,390,500
$1,495,600
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 23.3 22.6 22.3 24.0 22.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 17 0






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Program: Utah Horse Commission

Function

The commission provides a regulatory structure, administers rules and regulations, issues licenses, collects license fees, sanctions tracks and pays for approved expenses such as:

  • Stewards (Commission may designate three Stewards at each race meet to enforce rules)
  • Veterinarians
  • Blood and urine testing
  • Assistance with insurance and other items mandated by the Act

Statutory Authority

The five-member Utah Horse Racing Commission was created under the Utah Horse Regulation Act (UCA 4-38).

Funding Detail

The funding for the General Fund Restricted - Horse Racing Account comes from license fees paid by participants in racing and other racetrack activities.

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $9,800 $9,800
GFR - Horse Racing $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $30,000
Lapsing Balance ($40,100) ($28,900) ($37,700) ($40,100) $0
Total
$29,900
$31,100
$22,300
$19,700
$39,800
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $300 $600 $300 $300 $1,300
In-state Travel $2,800 $2,100 $1,900 $2,000 $5,100
Current Expense $0 $0 $100 $0 $200
Other Charges/Pass Thru $26,800 $28,400 $20,000 $17,400 $33,200
Total
$29,900
$31,100
$22,300
$19,700
$39,800
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Program: Environmental Quality

Function

This program provides incentive funding assistance to farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement structural and management practices which help prevent animal waste and soil sediment from entering the state's water in priority watersheds. Funds are also used to in conjunction with private and other government resources. This program is divided into three areas: Watershed Management, Groundwater Management, and Information and Education. Assistance is given to farmers and ranchers to meet the mandates of the federal Clean Water Act and the water quality rules of the State of Utah.

The conservation arm of this program helps farmers and ranchers protect the state's soil and water resources through soil conservation and water quality programs, coordination of the ARDL program, the EPA 319 Water Quality program, rangeland monitoring, and a groundwater monitoring program.

Funding Detail

Federal funds are granted to assist irrigators improve irrigation efficiency. The funding is also for protecting water quality and for promoting specialty crops relating to groundwater salinity. The improved irrigation reduces saline waters from entering the Colorado River System.

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $326,000 $334,600 $351,600 $361,100 $361,100
General Fund, One-time ($900) $18,900 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $1,192,900 $1,008,800 $3,531,500 $1,509,900 $1,700,000
Utah Rural Rehab Loan $0 $0 ($200) $0 $0
Transfers $1,028,400 $1,297,700 $1,070,000 $1,122,800 $549,900
Pass-through $8,600 $8,600 $8,600 $8,600 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $42,700 $4,800 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($108,600) ($127,600) ($22,900) ($88,000) $0
Total
$2,489,100
$2,545,800
$4,938,600
$2,914,400
$2,611,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $513,400 $542,100 $645,300 $662,700 $651,200
In-state Travel $6,000 $8,100 $5,900 $8,000 $2,400
Out-of-state Travel $4,700 $5,400 $5,400 $8,600 $2,100
Current Expense $37,800 $27,200 $31,800 $40,800 $12,600
DP Current Expense $8,800 $3,500 $2,100 $800 $900
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $50,800 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $1,918,400 $1,959,500 $4,248,100 $2,142,700 $1,941,800
Total
$2,489,100
$2,545,800
$4,938,600
$2,914,400
$2,611,000
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.5 6.6 7.5 7.0 8.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 2 0






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Program: Grain Inspection

Function

All grain may be officially inspected and graded to U.S. standards. These services are provided on a fee basis to grain elevators, flour mills, farmers, and others. Being funded entirely by dedicated credits, the program has some flexibility to adjust its size to meet the demands of the industry.

Statutory Authority

Grain inspection services are provided under authority of UCA 4-2 and under the authority of the Federal Grain Inspection Service.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $180,700 $179,800 $168,100 $209,900 $227,700
Beginning Nonlapsing $1,600 $136,000 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing $149,900 $0 $118,000 $12,900 $0
Total
$332,200
$315,800
$286,100
$222,800
$227,700
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $287,600 $280,600 $241,000 $191,800 $143,300
In-state Travel $200 $0 $100 $0 $1,100
Out-of-state Travel $2,000 $1,500 $33,000 $600 $45,100
Current Expense $37,500 $30,900 $0 $26,700 $0
DP Current Expense $1,100 $0 $9,000 $300 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $3,800 $2,800 $3,000 $3,400 $38,200
Total
$332,200
$315,800
$286,100
$222,800
$227,700
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 4.8 4.4 3.5 7.0 2.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 1 0






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Program: Insect Infestation

Function

State law mandates an effective control of insects that are harmful to agricultural production in Utah. The law further provides quarantine powers to the Commissioner to prevent the spread or invasion of plant pests and disease. Program employees perform insect and invasive species surveys.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $669,000 $690,500 $696,200 $375,100 $375,100
General Fund, One-time ($700) $17,400 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $1,038,200 $1,134,500 $1,338,700 $1,329,400 $1,188,900
Dedicated Credits Revenue $37,600 $35,600 $41,700 $36,400 $900
Beginning Nonlapsing $408,200 $572,700 $59,900 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($560,800) ($796,800) $0 ($158,200) $0
Total
$1,591,500
$1,653,900
$2,136,500
$1,582,700
$1,564,900
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $601,700 $681,100 $637,600 $447,000 $422,500
In-state Travel $92,600 $96,100 $50,900 $23,300 $25,000
Out-of-state Travel $15,200 $15,300 $7,900 $6,200 $15,400
Current Expense $200,700 $95,800 $128,100 $149,000 $88,200
DP Current Expense $31,800 $21,900 $10,500 $5,200 $7,200
DP Capital Outlay $8,200 $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $9,900 $80,100 $61,400 $0 $42,300
Other Charges/Pass Thru $631,400 $663,600 $1,240,100 $952,000 $964,300
Total
$1,591,500
$1,653,900
$2,136,500
$1,582,700
$1,564,900
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 12.7 13.0 11.5 10.0 6.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 8 0






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Program: Marketing and Development

Function

This program helps by expanding markets, adding value to locally-produced commodities, developing new products and promoting further in-state processing for state, national, and international markets. Part of this program is Utah's Own, which was created for consumers to look for and purchase Utah products.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $572,400 $717,700 $684,100 $649,200 $647,900
General Fund, One-time ($1,100) $155,400 $100,000 $0 $0
Federal Funds $113,700 $102,000 $220,300 $24,200 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $32,600 $2,100 $200 $1,000 $5,900
Pass-through $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $465,100 $162,800 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($290,900) ($71,500) ($21,100) ($126,800) $0
Total
$891,800
$1,068,500
$993,500
$547,600
$653,800
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $383,600 $414,700 $416,600 $366,200 $369,200
In-state Travel $2,700 $4,600 $3,000 $2,600 $1,900
Out-of-state Travel $10,800 $8,600 $3,700 $2,000 $2,400
Current Expense $119,900 $250,700 $222,400 $58,600 $142,900
DP Current Expense $4,000 $1,200 $12,700 $24,000 $8,300
Capital Outlay $14,100 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $356,700 $388,700 $335,100 $94,200 $129,100
Total
$891,800
$1,068,500
$993,500
$547,600
$653,800
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 4.8 5.2 4.8 5.0 4.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 1 0






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