Compendium of Budget Information for the 2012 General Session

Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee

Function

The Department of Natural Resources Administration line item develops, implements, and coordinates the management of Utah's natural resources. The functions within this line item include: Executive Director's Office, Finance, Auditing, Public Affairs, Law Enforcement oversight, and the Lake Regional Commissions.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of DNR Administration:

UCA 79-2-201 creates the Department of Natural Resources and lists the boards and Divisions within it.
UCA 79-2-302 allows the Department to adopt a fee schedule.

Intent Language

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for DNR Administration in Item 168, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2010, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2011. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Projects $88,000; Computer Equipment/Software $15,000; Equipment/Supplies $12,000, Capital Equipment $110,000.
The Legislature Intends that the Department of Natural Resources present to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee by November 2011 a detailed long-term plan for the implementation of the recommendations of "A Performance Audit of Utah State Parks."

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$3,291,200	$2,999,300	$3,105,100	$3,054,300	$3,104,100
General Fund, One-time	$331,600	$3,600	($21,100)	$0	$0
Transfers	$0	$7,700	$0	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$199,300	$212,700	$222,900	$219,400	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($212,700)	($222,900)	($219,400)	($225,000)	$0
Lapsing Balance	$0	$0	$0	($9,400)	$0
Total	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,039,300	$3,104,100

Programs:	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Executive Director	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$1,093,600	$937,600
Administrative Services	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,522,800	$1,702,800
Public Affairs	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$178,900	$178,500
Lake Commissions	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$42,900	$78,700
Law Enforcement	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$201,100	$206,500
Total	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,039,300	$3,104,100

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$1,662,300	$1,739,100	$1,747,600	$1,747,400	$1,786,700
In-state Travel	$11,600	$8,800	$7,400	$12,700	$8,800
Out-of-state Travel	$9,200	$9,500	$5,300	$2,800	$5,300
Current Expense	$1,205,500	$896,300	$996,800	$843,500	$1,026,000
DP Current Expense	$511,000	$286,700	$245,700	$296,800	$198,600
DP Capital Outlay	$275,000	$10,000	$0	$0	$0
Capital Outlay	($152,800)	$0	$0	$10,000	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$87,600	$50,000	$84,700	$126,100	$78,700
Total	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,039,300	$3,104,100

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	18.2	18.2	19.0	19.0	20.0
Actual FTE	0.0	0.0	18.7	18.0	0.0
Vehicles	787	795	55	58	54

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Program: Executive Director

Function

Under the direction of the Governor, the Executive Director's office provides leadership, direction, and policy for the seven operating Divisions at the Department of Natural Resources.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$1,054,300	$894,100	$1,119,500	$1,108,600	$937,600
General Fund, One-time	$0	$0	($13,000)	$0	$0
Transfers	$0	$7,700	$0	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$199,300	$212,700	$222,900	$219,400	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($212,700)	($222,900)	($219,400)	($225,000)	$0
Lapsing Balance	$0	$0	$0	($9,400)	$0
Total	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$1,093,600	$937,600

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$620,300	$655,800	$643,100	$654,000	$626,400
In-state Travel	$7,700	$6,200	$6,000	$10,400	$6,000
Out-of-state Travel	$6,500	$9,100	$5,300	$2,800	$5,300
Current Expense	$526,800	$199,900	$375,600	$305,800	$274,400
DP Current Expense	$25,400	$20,600	$74,000	$27,400	$25,500
Capital Outlay	($177,100)	$0	$0	$10,000	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$31,300	$0	$6,000	$83,200	$0
Total	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$1,093,600	$937,600

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Actual FTE	0.0	0.0	4.9	4.9	0.0
Vehicles	787	795	1	1	1

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Program: Administrative Services

Function

The Administrative Services program supports the office of the Executive Director and the seven divisions in the areas of budgeting, accounting, auditing, fleet administration, and warehouse. The purpose of department-level support is to assure uniform policy among divisions and to coordinate actions between divisions.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$1,803,500	$1,662,500	$1,522,500	$1,522,800	$1,702,800
General Fund, One-time	$56,600	$3,600	($8,100)	$0	$0
Total	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,522,800	$1,702,800

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$710,700	$775,000	$798,400	$790,500	$856,300
In-state Travel	$1,200	$600	$200	$800	$1,100
Out-of-state Travel	$2,700	$0	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$646,500	$673,400	$607,400	$522,600	$732,000
DP Current Expense	$474,700	$217,100	$108,400	$208,900	$113,400
Capital Outlay	$24,300	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,522,800	$1,702,800

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	9.7	10.2	10.0	11.0	12.0
Actual FTE	0.0	0.0	10.8	10.1	0.0
Vehicles	0	0	53	56	53

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Program: Public Affairs

Function

The Public Affairs program assists the Department in understanding the needs of its customers and educates the public regarding the Department's efforts. It coordinates the production of written materials, Department communications, and news media relations, including acting as a liaison between the Legislature and DNR.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$178,900	$178,500
Total	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$178,900	$178,500

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$200,800	$168,300	$165,500	$168,300	$164,100
In-state Travel	$900	$300	$0	$300	$500
Current Expense	$13,400	$6,200	$1,800	$1,800	$7,200
DP Current Expense	$8,700	$6,400	$8,900	$8,500	$6,700
Total	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$178,900	$178,500

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	2.5	2.0	3.0	2.0	2.0
Actual FTE	0.0	0.0	2.0	2.0	0.0

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Program: Lake Commissions

Function

The Department of Natural Resources currently provides funding for two commissions: the Bear Lake Commission and the Utah Lake Commission. Since 1983 the Bear Lake Commission has been receiving funding from Utah and Idaho to improve the water quality in Bear Lake as well as the local watershed. In FY 2011, the Idaho Legislature did not provide matching funds for the first time in many years.

Funding for the Utah Lake Commission started in FY 2008 and is used for planning and coordination of activities on and around Utah Lake.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$42,900	$78,700
Total	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$42,900	$78,700

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$42,900	$78,700
Total	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$42,900	$78,700

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Program: Law Enforcement

Function

DNR has a large law enforcement presence, mainly through the Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of this departmental law enforcement office is to ensure a high degree of professionalism and training, consistent policy administration, and to review complaints about any peace officers in the Department.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$153,300	$211,500	$208,200	$201,100	$206,500
General Fund, One-time	$275,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$201,100	$206,500

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$130,500	$140,000	$140,600	$134,600	$139,900
In-state Travel	$1,800	$1,700	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200
Out-of-state Travel	$0	$400	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$18,800	$16,800	$12,000	$13,300	$12,400
DP Current Expense	$2,200	$42,600	$54,400	$52,000	$53,000
DP Capital Outlay	$275,000	$10,000	$0	$0	$0
Total	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$201,100	$206,500

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Actual FTE	0.0	0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0
Vehicles	0	0	1	1	0

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