ALL GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analysts:  Kim O Berry andViolaBay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference: House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$646,762,900

$656,458,000

$658,208,000

11,445,100

1.8

Federal

108,396,800

114,545,700

114,545,700

6,148,900

5.7

Local

2,800,700

3,098,000

3,098,000

297,300

10.6

Private

1,262,900

1,265,700

1,265,700

2,800

0.2

Restricted

1,703,727,500

1,715,834,300

1,715,834,300

12,106,800

0.7

GF/GP

660,859,100

657,228,200

659,270,200

(1,588,900)

(0.2)

Gross

$3,123,809,900

$3,148,429,900

$3,152,221,900

28,412,000

0.9


FTEs

7,327.9

7,497.7

7,505.7

177.8

2.4

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview of All General Government Departments

Departments and agencies included under this budget bill are:  Executive Office, Legislature, and the Departments of Attorney General, Civil Rights, Information Technology, Management and Budget (including Civil Service), State, and Treasury (including Lottery, Gaming Control Board, and Michigan Strategic Fund).  The Department of Treasury budget also includes revenue sharing payments to local units of government and general obligation debt service.

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

Sec. 212.  Retention of Reports  DELETED

Requires departments to receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in the bill.  House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 215.  Communications with Legislators   RETAINED

Houseretains current-year language which prohibits departments from taking disciplinary action against employees for communicating with Legislators or their staff.  Executive deletes language.

Sec. 215.  Information Technology Work Projects  NOT INCLUDED

Housedoes not include new language that authorizes information technology be designated as work projects to support technology projects under the direction of DIT; funds designated in this manner are not available for expenditure until approved as work projects.  Executive includes new language.

Sec. 217.  General Fund Restrictions  RETAINED

Houseretains current-year language which prohibits expenditure of general fund appropriations when federal funding is available. Executive deletes language.

Sec. 221.  Reporting Requirement on Specific Policy Change  RETAINED

Houseretains current-year language that requires departments to report no later thanApril 1, 2008 on each specific policy change made to implement enacted legislation. Executive deletes language.   

Sec. 225.  Implementation of Continuous Improvement Plan   RETAINED

Houseretains current-year language which requires departments and agencies to implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures. Executive deletes language.



ATTORNEY GENERAL

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$21,780,300

$24,301,000

$24,301,000

$2,520,700

11.6

Federal

7,816,000

8,050,800

8,050,800

234,800

3.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

11,491,300

11,927,600

11,927,600

436,300

3.8

GF/GP

32,036,600

32,265,200

32,265,200

228,600

0.7

Gross

$73,124,200

$76,544,600

$76,544,600

$3,420,400

4.7


FTEs

562.0

543.0

543.0

(19.0)

(3.4)

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Attorney General (AG) serves as legal counsel for state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and their officers; brings actions and intervenes in cases on the state s behalf; and represents legislators and judges who may be sued while acting in their official capacities.  The Attorney General issues opinions on questions of law submitted by members of the Legislature and others; serves as chief law enforcement officer of the state; and has supervisory powers over all local prosecuting attorneys.  The Department s mission is to protect the common legal rights of citizens; defend the Constitution and the laws of the state; and represent the legal interests of government.  The Department s goals are to make the state a safe place for its citizens; offer justice to the victims of crime; defend common natural resources and monetary assets of the state; and deliver excellent legal services at a minimum cost to taxpayers.

 


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

1.      FTE Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocation in order to more accurately reflect number of funded FTE positions; includes reduction of 19.0 FTE positions in accordance with department's recommendation.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

562.0

$0

$0

(19.0)

$0

$0

(19.0)

$0

$0

2.      Operations Funding Adjustments

House and Executive increase operations funding by $3.0 million Gross to more accurately reflect the compensation for legal services provided by the Department through memos of understanding with other Departments and agencies; included in appropriation is $200,000 increase in federal funding based upon a federal award increase.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$66,825,900

21,455,300

5,660,200

11,116,300

$28,594,100

$3,005,000

2,424,000

200,000

381,000

$0

$3,005,000

2,424,000

200,000

381,000

$0

3       Information Technology Administrative Reduction

House and Executive reduce funding for the Department of Information Technology administrative fees by $1,400 Gross and GF/GP for a 5% administrative reduction.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($1,400)

($1,400)

($1,400)

($1,400)

4.      Information Audit Services

House and Executive include new program line item for internal audit services to recognize the $47,900 Gross and GF/GP that was already being spent in the operations line item; involves no new spending for the Department.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

0.0

N/A

N/A

0.0

$0

$0

0.0

$0

$0

5.      Economic Adjustments

House and Executive add $416,800 Gross funding for salaries and wages, insurances, retirement, worker's compensation, and building occupancy charges; Included in funding is $5,500 Gross and GF/GP DIT economics.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$416,800

96,700

34,800

55,300

$230,000

$416,800

96,700

34,800

55,300

$230,000

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

Sec. 307.  Antitrust Revenue  RETAINED

Appropriates up to $250,000 of revenue received by the Department for antitrust, securities fraud, consumer protection, class action enforcement, or attorneys' fees recovered by the Department to litigate such cases.House retains current-year language; Executive deletes language.

Sec. 307a.  Proceeds Received by the Attorney General  NEW

House and Executive include new language that requires all money or other proceeds received by Department of Attorney General for debts due or penalties forfeited to the people of this state, or deriving from settlement of any lawsuit against a private individual or business or any other private organization, to be deposited to the state treasury into a restricted fund to be used as provided by law; requires a quarterly report on case names, case file numbers, court docket numbers, and presiding courts for every matter Department of Attorney General settles in the preceding fiscal quarter.    

Sec. 308.  Appropriation of Litigation Expense Reimbursements  REVISED

House and Executive revise language by prohibiting the use of the $500,000 appropriated in this section from litigation expense reimbursements to be expended for salaries and support costs.   

Sec. 310.  Child Support Enforcement Funding DELETED

House and Executive delete language that requires Department of Human Services to maintain cooperative agreement with AG for federal Title IV-D funding for child support enforcement activities; authorizes AG access to any information used by the state to locate parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support, to the extent allowable under federal law.

Sec. 312.  Settlement Proceeds Advertising Prohibition NEW

House and Executive include new language that prohibits the Department of Attorney General from using the proceeds of any settlement for advertising or public service messages that refer to or use the image or voice of the Attorney General or any elected state officer or candidate for elective office.



CIVIL RIGHTS

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst:  Kim O Berry

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

2,054,100

2,057,300

2,057,300

3,200

0.2

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

12,437,200

12,471,100

12,471,100

33,900

0.3

Gross

$14,491,300

$14,528,400

$14,528,400

$37,100

0.3


FTEs

141.0

132.0

132.0

(9.0)

(6.4)

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race, color, or national origin, and is directed to  secure the equal protection of such civil rights without such discrimination.   The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the administrative arm charged with implementing policies of the Commission.  The Department provides educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws, investigates and resolves discrimination complaints, disseminates information that explains the rights and responsibilities ofMichigan citizens as provided by law, and provides information and services to businesses on diversity initiatives, equal employment law, procurement opportunities, feasibility studies, and joint venture/strategic alliance matchmaking.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House

 Change

From YTD

1.      Information Technology Funding

House and Executive increase funding by $75,000 Gross for new computer hardware and software equipment.  Funding will be used to replace current out-of-date computer systems.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$75,000

15,000

$60,000

$75,000

15,000

$60,000

2.      Human Resource Optimization Transfer

House and Executive reduce optimization cost by $8,700 Gross and GF/GP for the final year of the Human Resources Optimization program (reductions have been taken each year during the five-year program). 

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($8,700)

($8,700)

($8,700)

($8,700)

3.      Human Resources Consolidation

House and Executive reduce funding by $201,200 Gross and 2.0 FTEs in order to reflect the transfer of all Human Resources responsibilities to Civil Service as a result of Executive Order 2007-30.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(2.0)

($201,200)

(11,800)

($189,400)

(2.0)

($201,200)

(11,800)

($189,400)

4.      FTE Adjustment

House and Executive adjust 7.0 FTE allocations to more accurately reflect number of FTE funded positions.  Includes reduction of 6.0 FTEs in accordance with the Department's recommendation; transfer of 1.0 FTE to DMB for Internal Audit functions consolidation associated with Executive Order 2007-31.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

141.0

N/A

N/A

(7.0)

$0

$0

(7.0)

$0

$0

5.      Economic Adjustments

House and Executive add funding for salaries and wages, retirement, and building occupancy; reduces funds for insurances and workers' compensation.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$172,600

$172,600

$172,600

$172,600

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

None.



EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

5,317,300

5,317,300

5,317,300

0

0.0

Gross

$5,317,300

$5,317,300

$5,317,300

$0

0.0


FTEs

84.2

84.2

84.2

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Executive Office budget provides funding for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and their staffs.  Major constitutionally-specified responsibilities include organization and supervision of the Executive branch and annual preparation and submission of the Executive budget.  Divisions within the Governor s Office include:  Legal, Operations, Community-Based Initiatives, Appointments, Constituent Services, Policy, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Scheduling, Special Projects, and the Governor sWashington D.C., Southeastern Michigan, and Upper Peninsula Offices.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

None.

 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

None.



INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$428,868,100

$433,992,900

$433,992,900

$5,124,800

1.2

Federal

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

0

0

0

0

0.0

Gross

$428,868,100

$433,992,900

$433,992,900

$5,124,800

1.2

F
TEs

1,780.4

1,660.0

1,660.0

(120.4)

(6.8)

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) acts as a general contractor between the state s information technology (IT) users and private sector providers of IT products and services.  The Department s services include application development and maintenance; desktop, mainframe, server, and local area network computer support and management; contract, project, and procurement planning; telecommunication services; security; and software and software licensing.  The Department utilizes existing technology funding and state employees from within the other 19 executive branch departments and agencies.  Each state department and agency requests spending authority to fund IT-related activities and pays for technology services rendered by DIT through an interdepartmental grant.  Administration of fund sources remains with each state department/agency.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.      FTE Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocation in order to more accurately reflect number of funded FTE positions; includes reduction of 119.4 classified FTE positions and 3.0 unclassified positions in accordance with department's recommendation. 

FTEs

Gross

IDG

1,780.4

N/A

N/A

(122.4)

$0

0

(122.4)

$0

0

2.      Department of Management and Budget Program Enhancement

House and Executive make adjustment to reflect appropriation for program enhancements made in the DMB budget:  $357,700 for the upgrade of telephone switch equipment forRetirementCall Center; $12,000 for IT costs for new retirement customer service employees. 

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$369,700

369,700

0.0

$369,700

369,700

3.      Base Adjustments and Administrative Reductions

House and Executive make adjustments to more accurately reflect appropriated amounts for IT services/projects in other state department budgets:

Adds

  $75,000 to Department of Civil Rights to replace a portion of the Department's computers.

 $14,900 to Civil Service Commission to properly align DIT IDG with the enacted agency IT line appropriation.

  $497,700 to Department of Community Health: maintenance for Certificate of Need Application Processing System; increase authorization to reflect expenditures for Vital Records application systems; funding for disaster recovery for Public Health Systems.

  $2.1 million to Corrections: increase support for FY 07 Office Automation rate adjustment; desktop maintenance and one-time computer costs; replace portion of department computers; upgrade file and print servers.

  $179,500 to Department of History, Arts and Libraries: replace portion of the agency's computers; replace 4 servers; software support licenses for standard desktop support system; upgrade to network systems.

  $3.3 million to Department of Human Services:  properly align DIT IDG with enacted IT line appropriation; transfer IT costs to DHS from the Jobs, Education and Training program; fund IT costs for new non-IT staff.

  $90,000 to Department of State for needed replacement of servers.

  $3.4 million to State Police: increase funding for support IT-related costs, including the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and the Traffic Crash Reporting System; add 2.0 FTEs for Criminal Justice Information Center systems; transfer Northrop Grumman contract for MCOLES information and Tracking Network to the agency's DIT line; transfer one-time IT funding to non-IT programs; reflect increased funding to address the structural deficit for the Michigan Public Safety Communication System.

  $790,000 to Treasury:  fund needed replacement of servers; fund annual maintenance ofTaxpayerContactCenter; reflect additional costs of annual operational and maintenance for the Motor Fuel and Tobacco Tax System.

Removes

  $498,000 in one-time funding to Department of Management and Budget to fund program for receiving electronic retirement payments from schools and the purchase of customer contact and quality management software.

  $5.3 million from Department of Human Services as part of the agency's reduction plan.

  $510,000 in one time funding for the Department of Corrections for centralized tracking system and various program equipment.

  $25,000 to Department of Natural Resources to align IDG to properly reflect anticipated revenues from the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corp.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

2.0

$4,055,700

4,055,700

2.0

$4,055,700

4,055,700

4.      Human Resources Consolidation

House and Executive transfer $433,300 in IT costs associated with the Human Resources consolidation from various agency IT lines to the Civil Service IT line item within the DIT budget.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$0

0

$0

0

5.      Administrative Reduction

House and Executive include an administrative reduction of $233,400 Gross that will be realized through administrative efficiencies and reduced personnel.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

($233,400)

(233,400)

($233,400)

(233,400)

6.      Economic Adjustments

House and Executive include $932,800 Gross funding for salaries and wages, insurances, retirement, worker's compensation, and building occupancy charges.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$932,800

932,800

$932,800

932,800


Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

Sec. 573.  Sale of Paid Advertising  RETAINED

Authorizes Department to sell and accept paid advertising, requires revenue to be used for operating cost and enhancements, limits amount to $250,000.  House retains current-year language; Executive deletes $250,000 limit and adds carryforward authorization for revenue collected.

Sec. 574.  Report on Expenditures Made for Provision of Services  RETAINED

Authorizes Department to supply spatial information and technical services to other state departments, local units of government, and other organizations and receive funding for services; requires report.  House retains current-year language; Executive deletes report requirement.

Sec. 578.  Report on Amounts Appropriated by Fund Source  RETAINED

Requires report on the amounts appropriated by fund source for each department and a listing of expenditures made from those appropriations.  House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 579.  Report on Life-Cycle of IT Hardware and Software  RETAINED

Requires report on the life-cycle of information technology-related hardware and software.  House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 581.  Report on Technology Assets of the State  RETAINED

Requires DIT to conduct a study of the state's information technology assets to determine any benefits and economies that can be achieved; requires report.  House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 584.  Report on Information and Referral Services Using2-1-1  DELETED

Requires DIT to produce a report identifying all information/referral services and the potential cost savings through the shared use of2-1-1 system.  House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 585.  Report on Child Support Enforcement System  RETAINED

Requires report on amount expended for Child Support Enforcement System, revisions made to spending plans, and amount of penalties paid to federal government. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.  

Sec. 586.  Adjustment of Appropriation Line Items  REVISED

Current-year language allows line item adjustments in DIT budget if corresponding adjustments are made in other state department budgets.  House and Executive include new language that after notifying legislative appropriations committees, the state budget director can adjust spending authorization and user fees in the DIT budget to properly align with the IT appropriations in agency budgets.  (Executive renumbers section as 579.)



LEGISLATURE

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

---

Federal

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

400,000

400,000

400,000

0

0.0

Restricted

1,109,800

1,109,800

1,109,800

0

0.0

GF/GP

112,994,200

112,994,200

113,045,200

51,000

0.0

Gross

$114,504,000

$114,504,000

$116,305,000

$1,801,000

1.6


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Legislature budget provides funding for the Legislative branch of state government, including the Legislative Council and agencies it governs, Legislative Retirement System, and Property Management.  The Legislative Council provides a wide variety of essential services to members and staff of the Legislature.  The Michigan Legislative Retirement System provides retirement allowances, survivors  allowances, and other benefits for members of the Legislature and their spouses, dependents, survivors, and beneficiaries.  Property Management employees maintain, operate, and repair theCapitol Building, House of Representatives Office Building, andFarnumBuilding.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

 

 

1.    Legislative Corrections Ombudsman

House includes $1.3 million Gross funding for the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman in the Legislative Council; funding from IDG from Department of Corrections.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$0

0

$1,250,000

1,250,000

 

2.    Sentencing Guidelines Commission

House includes $500,000 Gross funding for the Sentencing Guidelines Commission in the Legislative Council; funding from IDG from Department of Corrections.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$0

0

$500,000

500,000

 

3.    National Association Dues

House includes $51,000 Gross and GF/GP additional funding to pay for the annual dues of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$51,000

$51,000

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

 

Sec. 603.  National Association Dues  REVISED

Charges the Legislative Council with responsibility for distributing funding appropriated for national association dues.  House includes language that requires $51,000 be paid for annual dues to the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws.  



LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR GENERAL

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$1,801,500

$1,801,500

$1,801,500

$0

0.0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

1,539,900

1,539,900

1,539,900

0

0.0

GF/GP

12,486,800

12,486,800

12,511,800

25,000

0.2

Gross

$15,828,200

$15,828,200

$15,853,200

$25,000

0.2


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Legislative Auditor General (LAG) is responsible for conducting post financial and performance audits of state government operations.  Audit reports provide a continuing flow of information to assist the Legislature in its oversight of approximately 100 individual state funds and an annual budget of over $27.0 billion.  Audit reports provide citizens with a measure of accountability and assist state departments/agencies in improving financial management of their operations.  The LAG's goal is to improve accounting and financial reporting practices and promote effectiveness, efficiency, and economy in state government.  The LAG's mission is to improve the accountability of public funds and to improve the operations of state government for the benefit of the citizens of the state.

 


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.      Economic Adjustments

House includes $25,000 Gross and GF/GP funding for salaries and wages, insurances, retirement, worker's compensation, and building occupancy charges.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$25,000

$25,000

 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

None.



MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

House Bill 5816 (H-1) Draft 1


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Analyst:  Kim O Berry

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$162,681,600

$165,468,000

$165,468,000

$2,786,400

1.7

Federal

4,779,100

10,669,900

10,669,900

5,890,800

123.3

Local

1,700,000

1,992,900

1,992,900

292,900

17.2

Private

150,000

150,000

150,000

0

0.0

Restricted

68,101,500

77,694,100

77,694,100

9,592,600

14.1

GF/GP

267,479,200

292,616,000

293,616,000

26,136,800

9.8

Gross

$504,891,400

$548,590,900

$549,590,900

$44,699,500

8.9


FTEs

995.0

1,425.0

1,433.0

438.0

44.0

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Department of Management and Budget (DMB) is the interdepartmental service and management agency responsible for ensuring proper financial record keeping for state agencies; managing capital outlay projects, state property, state purchasing programs, and the state s retirement systems; supervising the state motor vehicle fleet, and providing office support services to state agencies.  The Office of the State Budget, housed within DMB, prepares, presents, and executes the state budget on behalf of the Governor.  The Department has several autonomous units, including Office of the State Employer, Office of the Children s Ombudsman, Office of Regulatory Reform, Michigan State Fair, and State Building Authority.  Civil Service, an autonomous unit in DMB, implements policies established by the Civil Service Commission; administers a statewide merit system that provides classified job opportunities within state government, including administering competitive examinations for classified positions, setting pay scales, administering employee benefits, and administering Civil Service Commission's Employment Relations Policy; and maintains ongoing statewide recruitment.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

1.      Internal Audit Consolidation

House and Executive include additional $5.9 million Gross and 34.0 FTE authorizations in order to reflect the transfer of statewide internal audit functions to DMB as a result of Executive Order 2007-31.

FTE

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

51.0

$5,870,400

5,870,400

$0

51.0

$5,870,400

5,870,400

$0

2.      Human Resources Consolidation/Optimization

House and Executive reduce funding by $897,700 Gross and eliminates14.0 FTEs in order to reflect the transfer of all human resources responsibilities to Civil Service as a result of Executive Order 2007-30.

FTE

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(14.0)

($897,700)

(280,200)

(317,900)

($299,600)

(14.0)

($897,700)

(280,200)

(317,900)

($299,600)

3.     State Building Authority Rent

House and Executive include additional $5.0 million Gross and GF/GP to make adjustments for previously-constructed projects for projected rent payments.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$226,822,100

1,520,000

$225,302,100

$5,000,000

0

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

0

$5,000,000

4.      Building Occupancy Adjustments

House and Executive add $270,100 Gross for increased rent for leased facilities and $415,000 Gross to relocate the History, Arts and Libraries Records Center; reduces funding by $239,000 due to transfer of Terminal Road lease to DEQ.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

$88,291,300

88,291,300

$0

$446,100

446,100

$0

$446,100

446,100

$0

5.      Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

House and Executive include additional $357,700 Gross for hardware and software upgrades to retain current capability of the Interactive Voice Response System; adds $440,000 Gross and 6.0 FTEs for ORS customer service staff to retain current response times.  Eliminates one-time charges for new spouse as beneficiary program $300,000 Gross; electronic deposit of retirement payments for schools software $150,000 Gross; and customer contact software funding $348,000 Gross.

FTE

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

6.0

($300)

(300)

$0

6.0

($300)

(300)

$0

6.      Space Utilization Study

House and Executive add $550,000 Gross for a one-time space utilization study; of this funding, $150,000 is allocated for a contractor review of space utilization and restacking/redesign plans and $400,000 for modular furniture, construction and internal moves.  Currently there is underutilized space in the Hannah,Ottawa, Romney and VanWagoner buildings as well as Constitution Hall; however, much of this space is scattered throughout the buildings.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$550,000

550,000

$0

$550,000

550,000

$0

7.      Supplier Diversity Program

House adds new $1.0 million Gross and GF/GP and 8.0 FTEs for implementation of a new Supplier Diversity program with the intent of increasing the number and types of vendors competing for state contracts. 

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

8.0

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

8.      FTE Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocations to more accurately reflect number of FTE funded positions.  Includes an increase of 88.0 positions in accordance with the Department's recommendation;  transfer of 16.0 FTEs to reflect the Internal Audit functions consolidation associated with Executive Order 2007-31.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

754.5

N/A

N/A

72.0

$0

$0

72.0

$0

$0

9.      Administrative Reductions

House and Executive include reduction of 8.0 FTE positions and reduces funding for administrative expenses by $608,200 Gross; savings anticipated from staffing reductions due to automation of billing programs for Financial Services (3.0 FTEs) and parking enforcement restructuring (5.0 FTEs); includes a reduction in IT administrative costs for services.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(8.0)

($608,200)

(300,000)

(141,900)

($166,300)

(8.0)

($608,200)

(300,000)

(141,900)

($166,300)

10.    Economic Adjustments

House and Executive include $393,500 Gross additional funding for salaries and wages, retirement, and worker's compensation; reduces funding for insurances.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$393,500

97,900

96,000

$199,600

$393,500

97,900

96,000

$199,600

CIVIL SERVICE

11.    Human Resources Consolidation

House and Executiveinclude additional $33.4 million Gross and 344.0 FTE authorizations for the Human Resources consolidation required by Executive Order 2007-30, which transferred all human resources responsibilities to Civil Service from individual departments.

FTES

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

               

               N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

                344.0

$33,433,200

34,900

5,353,100

292,900

8,372,500

$19,379,800

                344.0

$33,433,200

34,900

5,353,100

292,900

8,372,500

$19,379,800

12.    Human Resource Optimization

House and Executive reduce IDG funding by $3.3 million to make adjustments for final optimization funding for the Human Resources Optimization program (reductions have been taken each year during the five-year program).

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$0

(3,278,200)

537,700

413,200

$2,327,300

$0

(3,278,200)

537,700

413,200

$2,327,300

13.    FTE Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocations to more accurately reflect number of FTE funded positions.  Includes reduction of 20.0 positions in accordance with the Department's recommendation;  transfer of 1.0 FTE to DMB  for the Internal Audit functions consolidation associated with Executive Order 2007-31.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

240.5

N/A

N/A

(21.0)

$0

$0

(21.0)

$0

$0

14.    Administrative Reductions

House and Executive reduce funding for administrative expenses by $306,600 Gross; savings anticipated from administrative efficiencies.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($306,600)

(4,900)

($301,700)

($306,600)

(4,900)

($301,700)

15.    Economic Adjustments

House and Executive add funding for salaries and wages and retirement; reduces funding for insurances and workers' compensation.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$150,300

2,300

109,800

$38,200

$150,300

2,300

109,800

$38,200

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Sec. 710.  Revisions to Computer Contracts  RETAINED

House includes current year language which requires DMB to report on any revisions that increase or decrease current computer contracts by more than $500,000 at least 14 days prior to finalization of revisions. Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 715.(3)  Motor Vehicle Fleet Assignment   RETAINED

House includes current year language that expresses legislative intent that DMB have the authority to determine appropriateness of vehicle assignment.  Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 715.(4)  Motor Vehicle Fleet Plan   RETAINED

House includes current year language which requires DMB to maintain a plan regarding the state's motor vehicle fleet and lists specific information that is to be included in the plan.Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 716.  Purchasing From Michigan-Based Firms  RETAINED

House includes current year language which requires DMB to adopt policies and procedures necessary to provide a purchasing preference for products manufactured or services offered by Michigan-based firms.  Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 716a.  Supplier Diversity Program  NEW

Houseadds new language that authorizes funding and full-time equated positions within DMB or to contract with one or more private companies to implement a supplier diversity program in order to increase the number and types of vendors competing for state contracts.

Sec. 717.  Purchasing Decisions  RETAINED

House includes current year language which establishes guidelines for DMB to follow when determining whether a purchase, contract, or provision of supplies, materials, services, insurance, utilities, third party financing, equipment, printing, and other items needed by state departments is in the best interests of the state. Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 718.  Vendor Disclosure Information to Collect  RETAINED

House includes current year language that lists information DMB is authorized to collect from vendors in an effort to ensure compliance with procurement of goods and services from Michigan-based providers. Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 719.  Vendor Disclosure Call Centers  RETAINED

House includes current year language that authorizes DMB to require any vendor or subcontractor who provides call or contact center services to the state to disclose the location from which the call or contact center services are being provided to the inbound caller. Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 720.  Internal Audit Charges   NEW

House and Executiveinclude new language which requires internal audit charges to fund internal audit services provided by the Office of the State Budget within DMB; charges shall be funded through assessments against state agencies. 

Sec. 723.  State Property   RETAINED

House includes current year language which requires DMB to make available to the public on the Internet a listing of all parcels of real estate that are available for purchase from the state. Executive deletes current year language.

Sec. 724.  Appropriations for Retirement System Changes   DELETED  

House and Executivedelete current year language which authorizes appropriations for implementing changes made to the Public School Employees Retirement Act which allows a retiree to add a new spouse as their pension beneficiary when their previous spouse dies or if the retiree was not married at the time of retirement; designates the appropriations as work project appropriations.

Sec. 724a. Existing2-1-1 Capacities  DELETED

House and Executivedelete current year language that requires DMB to assist DIT in determining how existing2-1-1 capacities will be utilized by each department with community resource information and referral service. 

CIVIL SERVICE

None.



STATE

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

House Bill 5816 (H-1) Draft 1


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Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$0

0.0

Federal

1,911,200

1,460,000

1,460,000

(451,200)

(23.6)

Local

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

100

100

100

0

0.0

Restricted

156,972,900

158,523,800

158,523,800

1,550,900

(1.0)

GF/GP

$28,797,200

$26,888,000

$26,888,000

(1,909,200)

(6.6)

Gross

$207,681,400

$206,871,900

$206,871,900

($809,500)

(0.4)


FTEs

1,859.8

1,815.0

1,815.0

(44.8)

(2.4)

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Department of State administers programs in eight areas:  Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration, which includes titling and registering vehicles; Elections and Campaign Finance Administration, which includes training local election officials and monitoring campaign finance; Regulatory and Consumer Protection, which includes inspecting and licensing automotive repair facilities; Traffic Safety which includes driver testing; Office of the Great Seal; Assigned Claims Facility; Uniform Commercial Code; and Executive Direction and Central Support.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House

Change

 from YTD

1.       FTE Rebasing Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocation in order to more accurately reflect number of funded FTE positions.  Includes reduction of 43.8 classified FTE positions in accordance with department's recommendation.  This is a 2.4% reduction in FTE positions.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

1,859.8

$0

$0

(43.8)

$0

$0

(43.8)

$0

$0

2.       Technology Replacement

House and Executive increase information technology appropriation by $90,000 Gross and GF/GP to fund the replacement of the DIT server for the department's contact center.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

3.       Assigned Claims Assessment Adjustment

House and Executive increase appropriation by $120,000 Gross to fund the increased services provided by the Attorney General concerning assigned claims program.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$120,000

120,000

$120,000

120,000

4.      Administrative  Reductions

House and Executive reduce funding for four operations line items and the information technology line item for a total of $621,500 Gross and $607,300 GF/GP; savings anticipated to be generated through administrative efficiencies.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($621,500)

(14,200)

($607,300)

($621,500)

(14,200)

($607,300)

5.      Help America Vote Act

House and Executive remove federal one-time grant funding of $350,000 for the HAVA program awarded in the previous year.

Gross

Federal

$350,000

350,000

($350,000)

(350,000)

($350,000)

(350,000)

6.       Internal Audit Adjustment

House and Executive transfer 1.0 FTE position to the Department of Management Budget (DMB) to reflect the transfer of statewide internal audit services to DMB as a result of Executive Order 2007-31.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

1.0

$0

$0

(1.0)

$0

$0

(1.0)

$0

$0

7.      Economic Adjustments

House and Executive increase funding by $53,200 Gross and reduces GF/GP funding by $1.4 million for economic adjustments; increases funding for salaries and wages; reduces funding for insurances, retirement, building occupancy charges, and worker's compensation.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$53,200

0

1,445,100

($1,391,900)

$53,200

0

1,445,100

($1,391,900)

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

Sec. 801.  Contingency Funding  REVISED

Appropriates up to $1.0 million in federal contingency funds, $7.5 million in state restricted contingency funds, $50,000 in local contingency funds, and $100,000 in private contingency funds, subject to legislative transfer to specific line items. House and Executive increase limit for federal contingency funds to $2.0 million.

Sec. 815.  Branch Office Closings or Consolidations   RETAINED

Requires 180 days advance notice of branch office closures and consolidations and 60 days advance notice for relocations. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.  

Sec. 815a.  Report on Branch Office Transactions   RETAINED

Requires the Department to report on the number of branch office transactions completed online. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.  

Sec. 818.  Motorcycle Safety Education Program  RETAINED

Requires funds appropriated for Motorcycle Safety Education Grants and Administration to be used for program operation; requires funding to be derived from license endorsements and registration and testing fees; authorizes funds for grants to help subsidize safety training courses for individuals interested in operating motorcycles; and authorizes funds to be used for administrative costs.  House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.  

Sec. 819.  Business Application Modernization Projected  RETAINED

Requires funding appropriated for the Business Application Modernization Project to be used for development, implementation, and maintenance of the business application modernization project; designates unexpended funding as a work project account and authorizes unexpended funding to be carried forward.House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 824.  Buena VistaTownship Branch Office  DELETED

Requires Department to maintain a full service branch office in theBuena VistaTownshipHouse and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 825.  Milan Branch Office  DELETED

Requires Department to maintain a full service branch office in the City ofMilan. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 826.  Branch Office Locations  DELETED

Requires Department to maintain same number of branch offices in each municipality that existed onAugust 1, 2007. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 827.  Branch Office Locations in Urban Areas  RETAINED

Encourages branch offices to be located in downtown areas, town centers, central business districts, and brownfield sites rather thangreenfield and open space sites. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language. 



TREASURY

Summary: FY 2008-09 Subcommittee Recommendation

House Bill 5816 (H-1) Draft 1


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Analysts: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

FY 2008-09

Difference:  House

From FY 2007-08 YTD

FY 2007-08 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$11,631,400

$10,894,600

$10,894,600

($736,800)

(6.3)

Federal

91,836,400

92,307,700

92,307,700

471,300

0.5

Local

1,100,700

1,105,100

1,105,100

4,400

0.4

Private

712,800

715,600

715,600

2,800

0.4

Restricted

1,464,512,100

1,465,039,100

1,465,039,100

527,000

0.0

GF/GP

189,310,600

162,189,600

163,155,600

(26,155,000)

(13.8)

Gross

$1,759,104,000

$1,732,251,700

$1,733,217,700

($25,886,300)

(1.5)


FTEs

1,905.5

1,838.5

1,838.5

(67.0)

(3.5)

Note:  FY 2007-08 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 7, 2008.

Overview

The Department of Treasury is the chief fiscal agency of the state and the primary source of advice to the Governor on tax and fiscal policy issues.  The Department s mission is to collect state taxes, to invest, control, and disburse state monies, and to protect the state s credit rating and that of its cities.  The Department manages one of the nation s largest pension funds, administers revenue sharing, and administers the student financial aid programs.  It also investigates fraudulent financial activity, provides assistance on all property tax-related issues, advises issuers of municipal obligations.  The Bureau of State Lottery, the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) are autonomous agencies housed within the Department of Treasury.  Funds and programs of the MSF are administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), which also administers the 21st Century Jobs Fund.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2007-08 YTD Appropriations

FY 2007-08 YTD

(as of2/08/07)

Executive Change

From YTD

House

 Change

From YTD

 

TREASURY OPERATIONS

1.      Treasury Operations

Housefunds Department of Treasury operations (excluding revenue sharing, debt service, and the MSF) at $397.2 million Gross ($10.8 million IDG; $36.9 million federal; $1.1 million local; $283.3 million restricted; and $65.1 million GF/GP). 

Executive funds Department of Treasury operations (excluding revenue sharing, debt service, and the MSF) at $396.9 million Gross ($10.8 million IDG; $36.9 million federal; $1.1 million local; $283.3 million restricted; and $64.8 million GF/GP).

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

$399,704,500

11,551,400

36,405,700

1,100,700

287,227,400

$63,419,300

 ($2,757,500)

(737,100)

463,200

4,400

(3,895,100)

$1,407,100

 ($2,457,500)

(737,100)

463,200

4,400

(3,895,100)

$1,707,100

 

2.      Administrative Reductions

House and Executive include administrative reductions of $498,500 million Gross; reduces revenue enhancement program ($336,400), Student Financial Services ($75,200), State Tax Commission ($50,000), and DIT Administrative reduction ($36,900).

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 ($498,500)

(600)

(600)

(31,100)

($466,200)

 ($498,500)

(600)

(600)

(31,100)

($466,200)

 

3.       FTE Rebasing Adjustment

House and Executive adjust FTE allocation in order to more accurately reflect the number of funded FTE positions.  Includes reduction of 46.0 FTE positions in accordance with department's recommendation. 

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

1,905.5

N/A

N/A

(46.0)

$0

$0

(46.0)

$0

$0

 

4.       Human Resources Consolidation and Optimization

House and Executive reduce funding by $2.1 million Gross and $1.6 million GF/GP to reflect the transfer of funding and 20.0 Human Resources FTE positions to Civil Service for the consolidation of Human Resources within Civil Service required by EO 2007-30; includes 3.0 FTEs from Lottery.  Funding also reflects the transfer of the human resources optimization costs to Civil Service as well.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(20.0)

($2,075,100)

(43,100)

(481,100)

($1,550,900)

(20.0)

($2,075,100)

(43,100)

(481,100)

($1,550,900)

 

5.       FTE Adjustment - NeighborhoodEnterprise Act / Internal Auditor

House and Executive reduce funding by $150,000 Gross and GF/GP and 1.0 FTE allocation for the Neighborhood Enterprise Act program from savings generated through using online services and a lessened state role in program;  Additional FTE reduction of 1.0 FTE position in Lottery for Internal Auditor transfer to DMB as required by E.O. 2007-31.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

2.0

$150,000

$150,000

(2.0)

($150,000)

($150,000)

(2.0)

($150,000)

($150,000)

 

6.      Senior Citizen Co-op Housing Tax Exemption

House and Executive reduce funding from the FY 2007-08 appropriations.

Gross

GF/GP

$17,498,400

$17,498,400

($498,400)

($498,400)

($498,400)

($498,400)

 

7.      Renaissance Zone Reimbursement

House and Executive add $705,000 funding to reimburse public libraries for lost property tax revenue from Renaissance zones.

Gross

GF/GP

$3,095,000

$3,095,000

$705,000

$705,000

$705,000

$705,000

 

8.      Commercial Mobile Radio Service Payments

House and Executive reduce funding for the CMRS by $6.8 million Gross based upon the pending sunset of the act which authorizes the CMRS fee; reduction is based upon the fees estimated to be collected before the sunset.

Gross

Restricted

$17,900,000

17,900,000

($6,800,000)

(6,800,000)

($6,800,000)

(6,800,000)

 

9.      City-University Partnership Grants

House includes $300,000 Gross and GF/GP funding for City-University Partnership grants; funding allocated toMichiganStateUniversity Center for Community and Economic Development to work in collaboration withWayneState University and University of Michigan to create a partnership withMichigan's Urban Core Mayors.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$300,000

$300,000

 

10.    Implement Tax Law Changes

House and Executive add $3.4 million Gross and GF/GP for scheduled increase to the Michigan Business Tax program; reduce $120,000 GF/GP funding for one-time costs for individual income tax; reduce $400,000 GF/GP and 2.0 FTEs for the now-rescinded tax on services.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(2.0)

$2,880,000

$2,880,000

(2.0)

$2,880,000

$2,880,000

 

11.   Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) Administration Adjustment

House and Executive reduce MTF funding by $750,000 Gross for the administration costs of  the fund.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

($750,000)

(750,000)

($750,000)

(750,000)

 

12.    Pension Plan Consultant

House and Executive add $1.0 million Gross to hire consultant to oversee pension program costs.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$1,000,000

1,000,000

$1,000,000

1,000,000

 

REVENUE SHARING

13.    Constitutional Revenue Sharing

House and Executive reduce funds for constitutional revenue sharing to cities, villages, and townships by $6.4 million from the enacted FY 2007-08 appropriations.

Gross

Restricted

$673,952,000

673,952,000

($6,388,000)

(6,388,000)

($6,388,000)

(6,388,000)

 

14.    Statutory Revenue Sharing

House and Executive increase funds for statutory revenue sharing to cities, villages, and townships by $22.5 million from enacted FY 2007-08 appropriations.  Funding is allocated  so that local units receive a combined total FY 2008-09 constitutional and statutory distribution equal to the amount the local unit received in FY 2007-08; includes additional increase equal to 4% of a local unit's FY 2006-07 statutory revenue sharing payment. 

Gross

Restricted

$398,713,000

398,713,000

$22,515,600

22,515,600

$22,515,600

22,515,600

 

15.   County Revenue Sharing Payments

House and Executive add $2.3 million Gross for revenue sharing payments to additional counties who have depleted their Revenue Sharing Reserve Fund.

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$2,280,900

2,280,900

$2,280,900

2,280,900

 

DEBT SERVICE

16.     Debt Service Payments

House and Executive increase funding by $3.1 million Gross (state restricted funding of Refined Petroleum Fund is decreased by $8.4 million and replaced by GF/GP); add $2.1 million for Quality of Life bonds debt service, $9.7 million for Great Lakes Water Quality bond debt service; reduce Clean Michigan Initiative debt service by $8.6 million, and water pollution control bond debt service by $63,400.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$119,986,400

23,914,500

$96,071,900

$3,136,600

(8,400,000)

$11,536,600

$3,136,600

(8,400,000)

$11,536,600

 

17.     Debt Service Refunding / Restructuring Savings

House and Executive include $40.0 million Gross and GF/GP reduction for debt service payments based upon the refunding and/or restructuring of current bond programs.  This savings is part of a three year program that reduces payments needed for debt service because of refinancing bond programs..

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$119,986,400

23,914,500

$96,071,900

($40,000,000)

0

($40,000,000)

($40,000,000)

0

($40,000,000)

 

18.    Economic Adjustments

House and Executive increase funding by $650,200 Gross and $37,200 GF/GP for economic adjustments; increase funding for salaries and wages, retirement, BOC and workman's compensation; reduce funding for insurances (includes economics for Lottery, MGCB, and MSF).

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$650,200

58,600

71,900

4,400

478,100

$37,200

$650,200

58,600

71,900

4,400

478,100

$37,200

MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

19.     Casino Gaming Staff Increase

House and Executive increase funding by $684,000 Gross and include 8.0 FTE positions for additional staff related to theDetroit casinos' move to permanent facilities.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

106.0

N/A

N/A

8.0

$684,000

684,000

8.0

$684,000

684,000

 

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (MSF)

20.   Michigan Strategic Fund

House provides FY 2008-09 funding for the MSF at $161.4 million Gross:  ($80,300 IDG; $55.4 million federal; $715,600 private; $75.0 million restricted; and $30.2 million GF/GP); eliminates 5.0 FTE positions.

Executive provides FY 2008-09 funding for the MSF at $160.8 million Gross:  ($80,300 IDG; $55.4 million federal; $715,600 private; $75.0 million restricted; and $29.5 million GF/GP); eliminates 5.0 FTE positions.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

152.0

$166,422,500

80,000

55,430,700

712,800

80,705,200

$29,493,800

(5.0)

($5,639,900)

300

8,100

2,800

(5,700,000)

$48,900

(5.0)

($4,973,900)

300

8,100

2,800

(5,700,000)

$714,900

 

21.   Michigan Promotion Program

House and Executive eliminate one-time funding of $5.7 million from the Jobs for Michigan Investment Fund.

Gross

Restricted

$11,417,500

11,417,500

($5,700,000)

(5,700,000)

($5,700,000)

(5,700,000)

 

22.    Energy Efficiency Grant Program

House includes funding of $600,000 an energy efficiency pilot program for residential energy efficiency program grants of $200,000 each in threeMichigan cities.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$600,000

$600,000

 

23.    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Technical Assistance Grants Program

House includes $66,000 Gross and GF/GP funding for CDBG technical assistance grants to local planning agencies that received CDBG assistance grants in 2008 from the MEDC.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$66,000

$66,000

 


Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2007-08

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 902.  Debt Service Appropriation  REVISED

Authorizes the appropriation of amounts needed to pay interest, fees, and costs associated with debt service.  House and Executive include new language that appropriates debt service repayments from loans made from the school bond loan fund that are not required to be deposited into the school loan revolving fund to be used for the payment of debt service.

Sec. 905.  Sale of Tax Manuals  REVISED

Requires Department to sell copies of state tax manual and other manuals at a price not to exceed production costs.  House and Executive revise language to allow Department to provide copies of the state tax manual via the Department's website or provide for sale copies on CD or other electronic media.

Sec. 923.  City - University Partnership Plan  NEW

House includes new language that requires that the city university partnership plan funding be allocated to Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development to create and administer in corroboration with Wayne State University and University of Michigan a partnership with Michigan's urban core mayors.

Sec. 930a.  Secondary Collections Activities  REVISED

Requires Department to select a private collection agency for secondary collection activities in order to benchmark primary agency performance for individual tax, discontinued business tax, state agency accounts, and active business tax accounts older than 36 months; requires quarterly report. House revises language and removes the request for proposal reference; Executive deletes current-year language.  

Sec. 931.  Assessment of Treasury Fees  REVISED

Requires the appropriation for Department fees to be assessed against all restricted funds and requires a report on fees assessed.  House and Executive revise language to allow fees to be assessed against investment income; House requires report to include the methodology used in assessing fees.

Sec. 940.  Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority (MTSFA) Revenue   NEW

House and Executive include new language that authorizes Department to expend MTSFA revenues for salaries and wages, supplies, contractual services equipment, and other department expenses.

Sec. 941.  Standardized Audit Schedules   DELETED

Appropriates up to $570,000 from standardized audit schedules recovered revenue for project expenses; funds to be used for business tax audits related to sales, use, withholding, single business, and motor fuel taxes. House and Executive delete current-year language. 

Sec. 943.  Social Security Numbers on Mailings   RETAINED

Prohibits Department from printing complete social security numbers on 1099 mailings. Houseretains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 945.  Assessment and Certification Division Reviews   RETAINED

Allows the Department's assessment and certification division to conduct 14-point reviews in at least one assessment jurisdiction per county. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 946.  Assessment and Training Coordination   RETAINED

Authorizes the state tax commission and assessment and certification management staff to meet with statewide assessment organizations on a quarterly basis to coordinate activities. Houseretains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 947. Revenue Enhancement Program   RETAINED

Stipulates that of the $5.3 million in part 1 for Revenue Enhancement Program, $4.8 million shall be used for revenue enhancement collection, including auditing functions, and $500,000 for principal residence audits. Requires quarterly progress reports for personal property tax audit and principal residence audit programs; requires a legislative Auditor General performance audit of the principal residence audit program. Houseretains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 948.  Electronic Income Tax Filing   REVISED

Directs Department to report the number of tax returns, including state income and single business tax returns, filed on-line in the preceding fiscal year. House includes theMichigan business tax in report; Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 949.  Tobacco Stamp Technology RFP  DELETED

Allows Department to conduct a competitive bid for current and new tobacco stamp technology; permits tobacco wholesalers to claim a deduction for costs related to new technology in their monthly reimbursements under Tobacco Products Tax Act. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 950.  Revenue Sharing  REVISED

Directs distribution of constitutional revenue sharing payments to cities, villages, and townships; directs distribution of statutory revenue sharing payments to cities, villages, and townships so that local units shall receive a combined total FY 2008-09 constitutional and statutory distribution that is equal to the total distribution the local unit received in FY 2007-08.  House and Executive include language that requires each local unit that received statutory revenue sharing in FY 2006-07 receive an additional amount equal to four per cent of that distribution.

LOTTERY

Sec. 963.  Department of Human Services (DHS) Bridge Cards  RETAINED

Directs Lottery to notify lottery retailers that DHS bridge cards are not to be used to purchase lottery tickets. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language.

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (MSF)

Sec. 1002(4).  Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) Grants   DELETED

Establishes a $4.5 million earmark of EDJT funding to for community colleges. House and Executive delete earmark.

Sec. 1002(8).  EDJT Grants  REVISED

Establishes awarding of grants criteria.  House and Executive revise language to require that employers shall reimburse the state for entire direct EDJT grant prorated to the number of actual jobs created or trained compared to original number in grant application.

Sec. 1002(16).  EDJT Grants  DELETED

Specifies that the MSF allocate $500,000.00 for aerospace certification grants. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1015.  Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Technical Assistance Grants  NEW

Specifies that funding for CDBG Technical Assistance Grants be used to fund grants to local planning agencies that received grants in 2008; each agency shall receive an amount equal to the grant in the previous year. 

Sec. 1016.  Audit of Jobs Created  REVISED

Allows MEDC to develop/implement procedures to audit the number of jobs claimed to be created by its grant recipients. House revises language specifying which tax credits or incentives may be audited; Executive deletes current-year language.

Sec. 1017.  Report on MEDC Employees with Salaries of $80,000 or More  DELETED

Requires MEDC to report to the Legislature the names, job title, and duties of MEDC employees with an annual salary of at least $80,000. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1018.  Energy Efficiency Pilot Program  NEW

Specifies that funding for Energy Efficiency Grants be used for pilot residential energy efficiency programs inAnn Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.  Each city shall receive $200,000 to create or maintain residential energy programs; requires report. 

Sec. 1021.  Michigan Promotion Program  DELETED

Stipulates that the $5.7 millionMichigan promotion program is to be used to promote the state's tourism industry and business marketing activities; MEDC would coordinate its activities with local tourism efforts where appropriate. House and Executive delete current-year language. 

Sec. 1022.  Business Incubator Program  DELETED

Requires business incubator program funds be used for grants/loans for projects that foster creation of new jobs in competitive edge technologies, with preference to grantees in certain economically depressed areas; states legislative intent that if additional funds become available, program funds would increase by $4.0 million. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1024.  Small Business Technology andDevelopmentCenters  REVISED

Allocates $1.4 million from 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund to Small Business Technology andDevelopmentCenters for Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Research grant or matching loan programs. House revises language to require that grant and loan awards from competitive edge technology program that are not accepted or claimed shall be allocated for up to $500,000 grants to existing business incubator programs in specific distressed areas. Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 1025.  Jobs Report  DELETED

Directs MEDC to report number of actual direct jobs and number of projected indirect jobs to be created as a result of a financial or tax incentive package offered to a business; salary and employer-sponsored benefit information to be included.  House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1027.  21st Century Allocation for Biofuels  DELETED

Requires MSF Board to amend its contract with Lakeshore Advantage for a project involving a former Pfizer plant to distribute at least $3.0 million of contract amount prior toMarch 31, 2008, and expands allowable use of funds.  Requires $3.0 million total FY 2007-08 payment to Lakeshore Advantage if contract is not amended byFebruary 28, 2008. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1029.  Tax Incentives forMichigan Workers  RETAINED

States legislative intent that incentives be awarded to businesses that give preference toMichigan workers. House retains language; Executive deletes current-year language. 

Sec. 1030. WatervlietTownship Ethanol Plant  DELETED

Requires $100 appropriation for Berrien County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority be used for brownfield redevelopment project inWatervliet Township to construct an ethanol plant. House and Executive delete current-year language.

Sec. 1031. McBainTownship Infrastructure Improvements  DELETED

Requires that $100 appropriation forMcBainTownship (Missaukee County) be used for infrastructure improvements. House and Executive delete current-year language.