Increase state health insurance appropriation

Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation for the State Health Insurance Program. The program's appropriation has been increased administratively to support the costs of health care claims of state employees.

Adjust appropriation for local health benefit services

Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation for The Local Choice Program. The additional appropriation is needed to support the increase in the program's expenditures due to the addition of new groups, along with an increase in health care costs.

Analysis of Pharmacy Claims Expenditures

This amendment requires DHRM to analyze pharmacy claims data from the past biennium in order to assess the value of payments made to the state employee health plan's network pharmacies and payments made to the state employee health program's contracted health insurance plans. The Director shall identify and report any difference in value in payments made to network pharmacies and to the contracted health insurance plans and shall make recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committees by October 1, 2016.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Position level adjustments

Adjusts position level to reflect funded positions.

Increase to support Medicaid Program services

Increase support for Medicaid Program services as requested by the Social Security Administration.

Reduction to asset forefeiture appropriation

Reduces appropriation for Abbott Labs Asset Forfeiture funding.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation

Adjusts appropriation for changes resulting from additional federal-related work.

Local Stormwater Charge Reporting

This amendment directs the Auditor of Public Accounts to receive reports on local stormwater charges. A companion amendment moves this requirement from the Department of Environmental Quality. This is intended to reduce redundancies as the local governments already report finances and charges to the APA on an annual basis.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for new system analyst position and support

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to support hiring a systems analyst position and additional information technology support.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Modify salary range of the Executive Director

Modifies the agency head salary classification for the agency from Level IV to Level III in the general provisions section of the appropriation act.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support lease costs

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to support increased lease costs.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for the replacement of mission critical licensing software system

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation to cover costs associated with updating online licensing software.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support information technology disaster recovery services

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to support procurement of information technology disaster recovery services.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Convert Part-Time Position to Full Time

This amendment provides $50,000 each year from the general fund and one position to convert a part-time Administrative and Education Coordinator position at the Capitol Square Preservation Council to full-time status.

Transfer funding to support undergraduate in-state financial aid

Transfers amounts to certain institutions of higher education to support increased access for undergraduate in-state students as provided in Item 464.10 of Chapter 665 (2015).

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for the Department of State Police

Adjusts appropriation for the additional compression pay adjustment plan for the Department of State Police budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.V. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Remove one time savings

Removes savings associated with fuel costs.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.T. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded local employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state supported local employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.4. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer funding to support the operation and maintenance of physical plant

Transfers amounts to certain agencies and institutions of higher education to support the operation and maintenance of physical plant.

Remove one time funding for the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site

Removes funding included as a one-time infusion for the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site in Richmond.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state supported local employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state supported local employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.R. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Allocate funding from closing the Medicaid coverage gap

Allocates the net savings from closing the Medicaid coverage gap after providing for associated costs. Provides for tax relief to corporations and individuals, additional funding for regional grants under the GO Virginia program, research funding for Massey Cancer Center and the Global Genomics and Bioinformation Research Institute, funding for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and funding for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation for the 2019 Commemoration.

Provide additional funding for Economic Contingency

Provides additional funding for unbudgeted costs.

Adjust funding for changes in other post-employment benefit programs for state employees

Adjusts funding for changes in costs associated with the group life insurance program, the sickness and disability program, and the retiree health insurance credit based on the June 30, 2015 Virginia Retirement System valuation for 2017 and 2018. The individual amounts include increased costs of $3.0 million (2017) and $3.1 million (2018) for the group life insurance program, decreased costs of approximately $201,000 (2017) and $210,000 (2018) for the sickness and disability program, and increased costs of $3.3 million (2017) and $3.4 million (2018) for the retiree health insurance credit.

Adjust funding for changes in agency information technology costs

Adjusts funding at agencies for the general fund's share of costs for information technology and telecommunications usage by state agencies. The funding reflects the latest utilization estimates provided by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and proposed rates for 2017 and 2018.

Provide two percent salary increase for state employees and state-supported local employees

Provides funding for a two percent salary increase effective July 10, 2017 for all state employees and August 1, 2017 for state-supported local employees. The salary increase is contingent upon there not being a downward revision to the revenue forecast.

Provide funding for the employee share of health insurance premiums

Provides funding to pay for increases in the employee share of health insurance premiums. State employees will not see an increase in their monthly premiums in 2017, as the projected increase will be paid by the Commonwealth.

Restore one-time funding for the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site

Provides funding to be allocated for the planning, design, and construction of the Pavilion at Lumpkin's Jail, improvements to the Richmond Slave Trail, and planning and design of a slavery museum. Prior to the receipt of any state funding, the City of Richmond shall appropriate $5.0 million in local matching funds and provide and dedicate appropriate contiguous real estate for the purposes mentioned above. The Department of General Services shall act as the fiscal agent of these funds.

Provide additional funding for the state employee health insurance program

Provides funding to cover the general fund share of increased premiums for the state employee health insurance program.

Adjust funding for changes in Health Insurance Credit rates for state-supported locals

Funds changes to the retiree health insurance credit rates for state-supported local employees based on the June 30, 2015, actuarial valuation. Contributions for state-supported local employees are made through the Compensation Board, Department of Social Services, and Department of Elections.

Provide funding for changes in the cost of state employee retirement

Provides additional funding for the increased costs associated with state employee retirement benefits based on the June 30, 2015 Virginia Retirement System (VRS) valuation for 2017 and 2018. The funding amounts assume a seven percent investment rate of return, a 2.5 percent rate of inflation, and a 30 year amortization. The funding also assumes that retirement contributions are funded at 100 percent of the VRS Board certified rate.

Provide information technology contingency funding for the Department of State Police

Provides information technology contingency funding for the Department of State Police.

Provide support to agencies for information technology auditors and security officers

Provides support to agencies for information technology auditors and security officers. When the Commonwealth adopted its information security standard, SEC-501, agencies were not funded for the costs generated by the standard’s requirements. This amendment provides agencies with funding to meet the requirements on their own or to participate in the Virginia Information Technologies Agency’s new shared security service center.

Tornado Damage (February 24, 2016)

This amendment provides authority to pay damages to the localities impacted by the February 24, 2016, tornadoes pursuant to the existing provisions for natural disasters.

Fund Agency Information Technology Costs

This amendment provides $631,326 the second year from general funds to reflect the general fund cost share of VITA's anticipated costs of transitioning certain information technology services.

Pilot Program for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries

This amendment establishes a pilot program under the state employee health insurance program which sets a single payment per episode for all services and costs spanning multiple providers across multiple settings for musculoskeletal injury claims. This pilot program is consistent with recommendations of a report completed by the Department in June of 2014.

Remove Duplicative Funding for Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site

This amendment eliminates duplicative funding included in the introduced budget of $2.0 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 for development of the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site in Richmond. Funding of $2.0 million for the project is included in the fiscal year 2016 appropriation and the funds have not yet been accessed. The amendment in the introduced budget was intended to ensure the original funding would remain available.

Adjust VRS Rates and Funding to Reflect Expedited Repayment

This amendment adjusts funding included in the introduced budget pursuant to contribution payments to the VRS for the state employee retirement systems. An amendment in House Bill 29 provides for a lump sum payment to the VRS to repay in full the retirement contributions that were deferred during the 2010-12 biennium. Based on the lump sum payment the rates have been reduced to reflect that the deferred contributions have been repaid in full.

General Fund Share of Agency IT Costs (Compensation Actions)

This amendment provides for the agency general fund share of internal service fund costs resulting from compensation actions in this act.

Provide Salary Increase in FY 2017

This amendment includes an additional $69.1 million from the general fund the first year and $45.0 million from the general fund the second year to expedite and increase the salary adjustment proposed in the introduced budget for state employees and state supported local employees. The introduced budget proposed a 2% salary adjustment in the second year. The amendment provides a 3% adjustment the first year for state employees, 2% for state supported local employees and provides $6.3 million over the biennium to fund the second phase of the state police compression adjustment pay plan.

Higher Ed: Interest Earnings and Credit Card Rebates

This amendment restores the amounts previously provided to higher education institutions related to interest earned on tuition and fees, and other non-general fund Education and General Revenues, as well as credit card purchase rebates deposited to the state treasury. These amounts are allocated once performance benchmarks have been met.

State Police IT Needs

This amendment requires the State Police to report on a priority list of information technology projects, a justification for such projects, and the costs of implementing such projects to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees.

Eliminate Proposal to Pick-up Employee Health Ins. Premium Increase

This amendment eliminates funding of $5.9 million from the general fund in the first year, included in the introduced budget to pay the employee share of the health insurance premium increase taking effect for fiscal year 2017. The funding has been redirected to a companion amendment which provides a 3% salary adjustment to employees in fiscal year 2017.

Correction for Group Life Rate

This language amendment corrects the group life rate for school divisions in the first year from 0.47 percent to 0.52 percent. There is a companion amendment in Item 139 that provides $1.4 million in fiscal year 2017 to pay for the increased rate.

Global Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Institute

This amendment provides for one-time incentive packages to attract high performing researchers, renovations to research labs and the acquisition of research equipment in partnership with INOVA, other institutions and private sector companies.

Contingent Use of Revenue Surplus

This amendment directs the contingent use of any revenue surplus available at the close of fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2017 towards defraying the issuance of authorized general fund supported debt. A surplus may be realized due to a portion of general fund revenues, generated from nonwithholding, which is excluded from the official revenue estimate reflected in SB 29 and SB 30, as introduced.

Eliminate Medicaid Expansion, Related Spending and Hospital Assessment

This amendment eliminates $28.1 million the first year and $23.1 million the second year from the general fund for a number of economic development and research projects, and tax policy changes set out in Central Accounts. Funding for these items was to be generated from savings to the Medicaid program based on a proposal to expand Medicaid pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contained in the introduced budget. Language is also eliminated earmarking the funding for these projects and authorizing an assessment on hospitals as a mechanism to pay for future Medicaid expansion costs. A companion amendment in Item 306 eliminates Medicaid expansion.

Comprehensive Capital Outlay Program

Provides supplemental funding for previously approved project to construct two new veterans' care centers.

Central Maintenance Reserve

Provides funding to be distributed to agencies and institutions of higher education to address critical maintenance needs in state-owned facilities. This funding can be used to address major repairs or replacements that are intended to extend the useful life of the physical plant, property, and equipment.

2016 Session Capital Construction Pool

Provides funding for capital projects for agencies and institutions of higher education, for nutrient removal programs, and for a higher education research initiative.

Detail Planning for Capital Projects

Provides funding for distribution to agencies and institutions of higher education for the costs of pre-planning and detailed planning of authorized projects.

Central Reserve for Capital Equipment Funding

Provides funding in central accounts to be disbursed to agencies and institutions of higher education for equipment purchases related to previously authorized capital projects.

Capital Outlay Project Pool

Provides supplemental funding for previously approved projects: Renovate the Claude Moore Building and Expand Virginia War Memorial.

Research Labs and Equipment

Central Capital - Shift Veterans Center Project to Bond Bill

Central Capital - Shift Projects to Bond Bill (Equipment)

Central Capital - Remove Planning

Central Capital - Maintenance Reserve

Central Capital - Shift Projects to Bond Bill

Central Capital - Shift Projects to Bond Bill (Supplements)

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Increase funding for Commonwealth's Chesapeake Bay Commission dues

Provides additional funding to cover an increase in dues for member states. For the first time in nine years, the Commission is requiring a 22 percent increase from each member state (Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) who, by law, contribute equally to the general operations of the Commission.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Multi-State Consultant for Bay Clean-Up Progress

This amendment provides $38,000 from the general fund in the second year to the Chesapeake Bay Commission. This amount represents Virginia's share of funds required to hire an independent outside evaluator to verify the impact of clean-up efforts undertaken in the six-state Chesapeake Bay Region. Such funds will not be released until such time as all six states - Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York - commit to provide equal amounts of funding for this purpose. This proposal has been advanced by Congressman Rob Wittman and Senator Mark Warner as necessary steps following the passage of the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act by Congress in December 2014.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer central appropriations funds to proper agency

Moves funds that were inappropriately allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS) for several central appropriations amendments included in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. The Office of Children's Services (OCS) was previously funded as a service area in DSS's administrative program. In FY 2015, the amended budget transferred administrative costs associated with OCS into a new service area at agency 200 (Children's Services Act). Because of the information used to calculate some of the central appropriations adjustments, the new funds were incorrectly assigned to DSS. This adjustment corrects the error for FY 2016. These funds were moved via an administrative adjustment in FY 2016. A corresponding amendment is included at DSS.

Fund additional audit positions

Funds two additional audit positions in the Office of Children's Services. These positions will work with two auditors currently funded by OCS with the goal of the completing audits of each locality on a three year cycle.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Increase foster care rates by two percent

Increases rates for non-IV-E Foster Care programs by two percent. Budget language requires a foster care room and board increase following the fiscal year in which a salary increase is provided to state employees. Because state employees received a raise in FY 2016, a cost of living increase shall be applied to foster family home rates in FY 2017. The Office of Children's Services anticipates this will affect foster care payments for approximately 2425 children.

Support the Fostering Futures initiative

Accounts for general fund saving estimates for the Office of Children's Services related to the extension of foster care supports and services to youth who turn 18 while in foster care, until the age of 21. This includes foster care maintenance payments, services costs, as well as case management costs. The Department of Social Services' associated legislative proposal creates the Fostering Futures program, which implements the provision of the federal Fostering Connections Act that permits the expansion of services. There is a correlating increase in the Department of Social Services budget.

Fund anticipated expenditure and caseload growth

Provides funds for anticipated caseload and expenditure growth for services provided through the Children's Services Act. Growth is assumed at a two year average from FY 2015 to FY 2016, and held steady through the biennium until it can be determined if unusually large increases in FY 2015 reflect a pattern after years of declining or flat program costs. Expenditures in special education day placements were a primary driver in expenditure growth last year.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

State Executive Council Review of CSA Issues

This amendment requires the State Executive Council for Children's Services to continue its review and development of a robust set of options for (i) increasing the reintegration of children receiving special education private day treatment service in their home school districts, based on outcome data to assist in making decisions on the appropriate utilization of these services, and (ii) funding the educational costs for students admitted to Medicaid-funded state or private psychiatric or residential treatment facilities for non-educational reasons. Options and recommendations are to be provided to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by November 1, 2016.

Increase Funds for CSA Local Administration

This amendment provides $500,000 each year from the general fund for local administrative costs of providing oversight, accountability and administration for the Children's Services Act (CSA). Local administrative duties include implementing the mandatory assessment tool and process, developing service plans for children, managing expenditures, collecting input and outcome data by child, negotiating rates and contracts with vendors, and maximizing the use of federal funds. It is the intent that the Office of Children's Services shall develop a methodology to distribute this additional funding to local governments in an equitable manner.

Adjust appropriation for a salary increase for security officer roles

Adjusts appropriation for a $1,000 salary increase for employees in Security Officer I and III roles.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Continue fiscal year 2016 faculty salary increase funding

Continues the funding for the faculty salary increase amounts authorized in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support Line of Duty Act premiums

Adjusts the agency's appropriation based on the premium rates set by the Virginia Retirement System and most recent roster of eligible state employees.

Provide funding to increase access and completion

Incentivizes higher education institutions to educate and graduate more Virginians and supports underrepresented student college completion.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Increase auxiliary appropriation for operation and maintenance of new buildings

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation and positions in the auxiliary program for operation and maintenance of three new facilities planned for opening during the biennium. Appropriation will be supported by revenues that will result from the operation of these buildings.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation in auxiliary program

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation in auxiliary program to support expenditures for dining services, dormitory utilities and network components, and debt service payments, in accordance with projected revenue increases, based on board-approved fees and current enrollments.

Increase undergraduate student financial assistance

Increases funding for need-based financial aid for in-state undergraduate students.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Transfer appropriation between subprograms within auxiliary program

Transfers appropriation between service areas within the auxiliary program. The requested change will allow the agency to more accurately reflect spending and does not increase or decrease appropriation levels within the program.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation in educational and general programs

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation in the educational and general program to account for increased revenues, based on current enrollments and board-approved tuition and fee levels.

Access and Affordability Funding

This amendment provides additional general funds to support the goals of access, affordability, quality and increased degrees. It also reflects legislative intent with regard to in-state undergraduate tuition increases.

Increase Graduate Financial Aid

This amendment provides funding for graduate financial aid based on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia's recommendations.

Move Financial Aid to SCHEV

This amendment and other companion amendments move the proposed new financial aid funding for fiscal year 2018 into the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The distribution of these financial aid funds will be recommended prior to the 2018 Session by the Joint Subcommittee on the Future Competitiveness of Virginia Higher Education as part of its financial aid reform review.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Increase appropriation for Criminal Fund

Increases general fund appropriation to cover the costs associated with providing constitutionally mandated legal defense for indigent persons accused of crimes.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Transfer from Judicial Reversion Clearing Account

This amendment transfers $855,795 each year from the general fund from the Judicial Reversion Clearing Account, representing the cost to support three Circuit Court judgeships, which was included in Chapter 665 of the 2015 General Assembly. A companion amendment to Item 53 removes this funding from the Judicial Reversion Clearing Account.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Increase appropriation for Criminal Fund

Increases general fund appropriation to cover the cost associated with providing constitutionally mandated legal defense for indigent persons accused of crimes.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Increase appropriation for Involuntary Mental Commitment

Increases general fund appropriation to cover the costs for mental health evaluation and care related to the involuntary commitment of indigent persons.

Establish the Commission on Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities

This amendment provides $10,560 each year from the general fund for the Commission on Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities, consistent with the provisions of House Bill 451 of the 2016 General Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

VASAP Technical Language Changes

This is a technical amendment which corrects errors in the dates listed in the budget as introduced for the salary of the Director of the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.

Establish Salary Range for Executive Director of VASAP

This amendment authorizes the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program to establish a salary range for the Executive Director of the program.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Fund Commonwealth's Attorneys' trainings

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation from the Commonwealth’s Attorneys Training Fund (Fund) to cover the cost of attending various training offerings for elected prosecutors and their staff. The Fund consists of all proceeds distributed to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Services Council in January 2014 as a result of the federal equitable distribution following the settlement of United States v. Abbott Laboratories, Case no. 1:12-CR0026 ( W.D.Va.).

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded local employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state supported local employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.4. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Annualize Southwest Virginia Regional Jail operating costs

Annualizes Southwest Virginia Regional Jail operating costs. Additional funding supports staffing salary costs. Initial funding was for five months. Southwest Virginia Regional Jail opened January 1, 2015.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Annualize Rappahannock/Shenandoah/Warren Regional Jail

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Annualize Central Virginia Regional Jail operating funding

Annualizes operating funding to support the Central Virginia Regional Jail expansion. Additional funding supports staffing salary costs. Central Virginia Regional Jail expansion is to open November 1, 2015.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state supported local employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state supported local employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.R. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Fund participation in career development programs

Provides funding each year for career development programs for all qualified constitutional officers. Career development programs provide a salary incentive to elected constitutional officers and employees who pursue certification and accreditation programs that lead to enhanced professionalism, higher levels of performance, stronger management, adherence to educational and training needs, and consistency in the level of services provided to citizens across the Commonwealth. Funding is provided to expand the program for Treasurers ($93,144), Deputy Treasurers ($39,169), Commissioners of the Revenue ($112,780), Deputy Commissioners of the Revenue ($124,835), Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys ($566,501), Circuit Court Clerks ($311,292), Circuit Court Deputy Clerks ($307,525), Sheriffs ($28,552), and Master Deputies/Jail Officers ($1,878,042). This funding is targeted for those individuals who have already qualified but have been waiting to participate in career development programs due to insufficient funding.

Provide technology funding support to Circuit Court Clerks' offices

Provides general fund to support information technology improvements in the office of the Circuit Court Clerks.

Provide funding for salary compression

Provides $3,633,037 in the first year and $8,719,289 in the second year from the general fund for the salary compression plan for sheriffs' offices and regional jails effective January 1, 2017. Sworn employees of sheriffs' offices and regional jails who have three or more years of continuous service will receive $80 for each full year of service, up to a maximum of thirty years. Non-sworn employees who have three or more years of continuous services will receive $65 for each full year of service, up to a maximum of thirty years.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Provide funding and positions for expanded jail capacity

Provides funding to support recently completed jail expansion projects at the Central Virginia Regional Jail (opening August 1, 2016) and the Pamunkey Regional Jail (opening July 1, 2016).

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust Funding for Treasurers' Career Development Programs

This amendment redirects new funding included in the introduced budget to add individuals to the Treasurers' and Deputy Treasurers' Career Development Program to an amendment in Item 475 which provides a 2% salary increase to all state supported local employees in fiscal year 2017.

Adjust Funding for Assistant Commonwealth Attorney's CDP

This amendment adjusts new funding included in the introduced budget to add additional individuals to the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys Career Development Program to reflect a December 1, 2016 effective date.

Adjust Funding for Sheriffs' Career Development Programs

This amendment adjusts funding included in the introduced budget to add additional individuals to the Sheriffs' and the Sheriff's Master Deputy Career Development Programs to reflect an effective date of December 1, 2016.

Adjust Funding for Circuit Court Clerks' Career Development Programs

This amendment redirects new funding included in the introduced budget to fund for the first time the Career Development Programs for Circuit Court and Deputy Circuit Court Clerks to reflect a December 1, 2016 effective date.

Jail Per Diems

This amendment provides for the total estimated cost to the general fund of per diem payments to local and regional jails.

Collections by Local Treasurers

This amendment restores the policy which was included in the 2015 Appropriations Act for collection of delinquent accounts by local treasurers, and modifies the language to permit treasurers currently collecting on a contingency fee basis to continue to do so. An identical amendment is included in Item 70 of Senate Bill 29.

Adjust Funding for Commissioners of Revenue Career Development Programs

This amendment adjusts new funding included in the introduced budget to add additional individuals to the Commissioners of Revenue and Assistant Commissioners of Revenue Career Development Programs to reflect a December 1, 2016 effective date.

Adjust Appropriation for Statewide Automated Victim Notification System

This amendment increases the general fund appropriation for use of the Statewide Automated Victim Notification (SAVIN) system to reflect increased vendor costs.

Correct Technology Payment Rate Error

This amendment provides funding to correct improperly calculated information technology rate changes included in the introduced budget.

Increased funding for offices of Commissioners of Revenue

This amendment provides $57,400 each year from the general fund for an additional five deputy Commissioner of the Revenue positions to support a portion of the staffing standards in the offices of the Commissioners of the Revenue. A companion amendment to Item 76 adds the positions to the position table.

Increased positions for offices of Commissioners of Revenue

This amendment provides five positions in the position count table for additional deputy commissioners of the revenue in fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2018 to support a portion of the staffing standards needs. A companion amendment to Item 72 provides funding to support the addition of these positions.

Review of VARisk

This amendment directs the State Compensation Board to convene a group of stakeholders representing constitutional officers, regional jails, and local governments to examine costs of and alternatives to the primary liability, medical malpractice, and employee malfeasance policy coverage offered by the VARisk program. The group is required to report their findings to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees no later than December 1, 2016.

Surry County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office (Conversion to Full-Time)

This amendment provides $95,332 the first year and $92,169 the second year from the general fund to convert the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in Surry County from part-time to full-time status in accordance with §15.2-1629, Code of Virginia, including: a) funding to convert the salary of the Commonwealth's Attorney to full-time; b) funding to convert the salary of the part-time administrative assistant to full-time where necessary; c) additional office expense funding; and d) start-up equipment costs in the first year.

Defray Costs to Nottoway of VCBR Referrals

This amendment provides $100,000 from the general fund each year to be reimbursed to Nottoway County. The County currently bears the costs of confining in Piedmont Regional Jail those residents arrested for new offenses and confined in the jail facility.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Continue fiscal year 2016 faculty salary increase funding

Continues the funding for the faculty salary increase amounts authorized in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Replace Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Controls in M. T. Carter Building

Replaces the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems and related controls. The systems are approaching 30 years of age and are currently not reliable and do not provide any redundancy. Both air-handling units are leaking and beyond repair. The M. T. Carter Building is the primary location for the laboratories and offices of the Agricultural Research Station (ARS), which is part of the College of Agriculture. Within its 30 laboratories, scientists conduct research that spans numerous disciplines, including food sciences, plant and crop sciences, and animal science.

Defer New Project

Fund population projections

Provides funding for population projections. Updated population projections will provide more current information for state agencies that use these population projections to implement actions required in the Appropriation Act.

Fund fiscal technician position

Provides general fund support for salary and fringe benefits. The University of Virginia and Department of Planning and Budget currently provide administrative support services for the council.

Establish funding for operating expenses

Funds the agency's operating expenses. This amendment includes a transfer of $410,453 from the Department of Planning and Budget's general fund operating budget.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Council on Virginia's Future

This amendment removes the item, associated funding, positions, and language establishing the Council on Virginia's Future as a stand-alone agency within the Office of Finance. Currently, the Council and staff are located within the Department of Planning and Budget. A companion amendment restores funding for the Council on Virginia's Future within DPB.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state supported local employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state supported local employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.R. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.T. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Provide guardianship services for mentally ill and vulnerable adults

Funds public appointed guardians for individuals with mental illness who are being discharged from state hospitals. Based on the current discharge plan, it is assumed that funding is needed to provide services to 50 individuals in FY 2017 and a total of 98 individuals in FY 2018. Funding is also provided in the second year to serve approximately 50 additional at-risk adults who are on the unrestricted waitlist for services. The Public Guardian and Conservator Program protects the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens who are indigent, have been adjudicated as incapacitated, and have no one who is willing or able to serve as their guardian. Once appointed, the public guardian usually serves for the life of adult. Support is included for an additional position that is needed to oversee and administer the new guardianship client slots that are being proposed.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Provide guardianship services for individuals transitioning from training centers to the community

Funds public appointed guardians for individuals with an intellectual disability, who have been determined to be incapacitated. The Public Guardian and Conservator Program protects the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens who are indigent, have been adjudicated as incapacitated, and have no one who is willing or able to serve as their guardian. Once appointed, a public guardian usually serves for the life of the adult. In order to move an individual from a training center setting, they must have an assigned decision maker. This funding will support 100 individuals in FY 2017 and a total of 195 individuals in FY 2018 who are residing in training centers but do not have an assigned guardian.

Fund adult services and adult protective services case management system operations

Covers the on-going operating costs associated with a replacing the current case management system being used by adult services and adult protective services (APS) workers. While the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is leveraging federal grant funds to implement the new system, on-going general fund support is needed to cover licensing and support costs. In addition, one-time funding is provided in the first year to provide training for local workers.

Increase support for Medicaid disability determinations

Provides funding to offset a projected one-time funding shortfall in the program that determines Title XIX disability claims.

Contract with the Jewish Social Service Agency

Allows the department to contract with the Jewish Social Service Agency for the provision of in-home care and safety net services to low-income seniors that have experienced trauma.

Provide administration for the chronic disease self management initiative

Funds a position to provide administrative support and fidelity oversight for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) in Virginia.

Align agency appropriation with current services

Adjusts the agency's base budget to reflect current operations. Appropriation and positions are moved between service areas to ensure that all agency employees and services are properly budgeted. In addition, agency nongeneral fund appropriation is adjusted to reflect latest revenue projections. This technical action makes the Appropriation Act more transparent and limits the need for administrative transactions.

Monitor and audit auxiliary grant program

Provides funding for a position to improve state monitoring of the Auxiliary Grant (AG) Program. In FY 2014 AG program expenditures were over $27 million and payments were provided to over 5,300 adults; however, there is currently limited program oversight. This position will be dedicated to investigating program irregularities and improving accountability.

Increase Funding for LTESS

This amendment provides $375,000 from the general fund each year for the Long Term Employment Support Services (LTESS) program to support individuals with disabilities. LTESS provides a full array of employment support services to help individuals with significant disabilities maintain employment.

Report on Interdisciplinary Memory Assessment Clinics

This amendment requires the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to report on its progress towards implementing the  Interdisciplinary Memory Assessment Clinics with Dementia Care Management as described in the Dementia State Plan.

Eliminate Funding for New Adult Case Management System

This amendment eliminates $50,000 the first year and $440,000 the second year from the general fund for the operating costs of a new case management system for the adult services and adult protective services programs. The agency recently began development of the new system.

Provide Bridge Funding for Bay Aging Eastern Virginia Care Transitions Partnership

This amendment provides $250,000 the first year from the general fund to support the Eastern Virginia Care Transitions Partnership program, which is operated by Bay Aging, an Area Agency on Aging. This program works with patients discharged from hospitals in an effort to reduce readmissions and has been shown to be effective. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently eliminated their funding. The program needs temporary assistance to bridge the gap until the program is sustainable by generating income from private payers. Federal rules that penalize hospitals for readmissions within 30 days has created a need for this type of program.

Eliminate Administrative Funds for Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

This amendment eliminates $100,000 each year from the general fund for administrative funds to oversee the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Fund Transition Services by Centers for Independent Living

This amendment provides $200,000 each year from the general fund to provide each Center for Independent Living with an annual funding increase to meet expanded requirements for transition services. Transition services are required to (i) facilitate the transition of people with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences with supports and services, (ii) provide assistance to people with significant disabilities who are at risk of institutional placements so they may remain in the community, and (iii) facilitate the transition of youth with significant disabilities who are eligible for individualized education programs in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school to post-secondary life.

Expand Funding for Brain Injury Services

This amendment adds $375,000 each year from the general fund to expand funding for programs providing brain injury services through the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Funding would address existing wait lists, expand core safety net services (case management and transitional day programs) and provide funds for critical long-term supports and services (telehealth, supported living, peer support) in unserved and underserved areas of the Commonwealth.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.T. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Improve campus security

Provides funding to support one-time security enhancements for the agency’s Azalea Road campus which includes the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired. The funding will be used to support walkway enhancements, an alert notification system, modernized building access controls, and additional security cameras.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Increase appropriation to cover anticipated operating costs for the Virginia Industries for the Blind

Provides the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) with additional nongeneral fund appropriation to cover anticipated expenditures associated increased revenue from expanded business opportunities.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer positions to correct service areas

Transfers 21 full-time equivalent positions from Financial Oversight for Enterprise Applications to Financial Oversight for Performance Budgeting System and Financial Oversight for Cardinal System. When these service areas were created, the appropriation was transferred, but the positions were not.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer appropriation between service areas

Transfers $50,000 in Special Fund appropriation from General Accounting to Payroll Operations in order to align appropriation with expenditures.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for Cardinal operating costs

Increases the internal service fund appropriation for operating costs associated with the Cardinal financial system. The increase in appropriation is a result of 2017 being the first time that all state agencies will use Cardinal for a full fiscal year. Revenues will come from user charges assessed to participating state agencies.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Modify appropriation for the Payroll Service Bureau

Reflects the new rate structure and annual operating costs. The Payroll Service Bureau is moving to a five-tiered rate structure to account for the workload differences in processing different types of payrolls and leave accounting. The Payroll Service Bureau is an internal service fund that is funded through fees collected from state agencies for services such as payroll, benefit enrollment, and leave accounting.

Reallocate appropriation in Employee Flexible Benefits Services

Transfers $1.5 million from Flexible Reimbursement - Medical Reimbursement Fund to Flexible Reimbursement - Dependent Care and Flexible Reimbursement - Administrative Fees to align appropriation with expenditures. The agency's appropriation has been adjusted administratively to support its expenses.

Increase appropriation for Rental Vehicle Tax distribution

Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation for the distribution of the Motor Vehicle Rental tax to localities. The amounts are based on the Department of Taxation's estimates for collections in each year.

Adjust aid to locality distribution to reflect forecast update

Aligns the appropriation for distributions to localities in accordance with the November 2015 Post Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates forecast. This amendment increases the appropriation for distribution of rolling stock taxes and decreases the appropriation for distributions of Tennessee Valley Authority payments in lieu of taxes.

Provide general fund appropriation for mandatory deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund

Designates the mandatory deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund ("Rainy Day Fund") for 2017 based on actual tax revenues collected. Based on the current revenue forecast, a mandatory deposit is not required in 2018.

Line of Duty Election - Exception for RSW Regional Jail

This amendment gives the RSW Regional Jail the option of electing to provide Line of Duty benefits to their employees outside of the state-run plan as it was not in existence when the original opt-out period took place.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Provide funds for a strategic marketing campaign

Provides additional general fund appropriation for the department to build on the success of international trade missions with a strategic marketing campaign. The funding will be used to support activities such as "reverse trade missions" and promotional events in countries to expand on trade agreements.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Develop a plan to transfer responsibility of Virginia's federal food programs to Agriculture and Consumer Services

Requires the Virginia Departments of Education, Health, and Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop a plan to transfer the Summer Food Services Program and the Child and Adult Care Feeding Program from the Virginia Department of Health, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Special Milk Program from the Virginia Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in an effort to house feeding services under one agency. This is a language-only amendment.

Expand international trade representation for agricultural products

Provides funding to establish two additional international trade offices to promote Virginia's agricultural products. The offices will be located strategically to serve the Middle East/North Africa region and Southeast Asia.

Fund cost increase related to the Division of Consolidated Laboratories' fees

Provides additional general fund appropriation to account for increased fees for laboratory tests conducted at the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratories.

Increase support for the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund

Provides additional general fund appropriation for the administration of the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Specifically, $1.0 million is provided for grants, doubling the amount available. Support for two positions is provided to aggressively market the program. Lastly, language is added to the line-item to remove the cap on the size of grant awards.

Redistribute nongeneral fund appropriations and positions to meet needs

Aligns nongeneral fund appropriation and positions across the agency's budget to better reflect program needs and accurately record expenditures. This amendment is technical in nature.

Enhance the meat and poultry inspection program

Provides general fund and federal appropriation for two inspector positions and one compliance specialist in the agency's meat and poultry program. The agency receives a dollar for dollar match from the federal government under the federal meat and poultry agreement. No increase in employment level is provided, as the program has vacant, unfunded positions.

Fund a Virginia Grown Foods Ambassador

Provides support to establish a Virginia Grown Foods Ambassador to promote Virginia-grown products. The position will work aggressively to raise the profile of Virginia agricultural products and foods to increase use in restaurants, schools, and institutions and will serve as support for the Bridging the Nutritional Divide initiative.

Grow Virginia's organic food production

Creates a dedicated organic agricultural specialist within the department. The position will work directly with farmers on all aspects of organic farming to tap into this emerging market. In addition, the organic specialist will work on the Bridging the Nutritional Divide initiative and will contribute to efforts to get Virginia organic products into schools and institutions.

Correct general fund allocation across subobject code details for better accuracy

Reallocates general fund appropriation across subobject code details in several programs of the agency to reflect anticipated expenditure patterns. This amendment is zero-sum and technical in nature.

Use modern information technology to meet business clients' needs

Supports the agency's information technology efforts by providing funding for four system developers, one Oracle engineer, and one human resource position. An amount of $150,000 in each year is also provided for system projects and upgrades.

Increase deposit to the Wine Promotion Fund based on wine liter tax collections

Accounts for increased wine liter tax revenues attributed to the sale of Virginia wine by increasing the amount required for deposit to the Virgina Wine Promotion Fund. This deposit is required in the Code of Virginia.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Allow use of special fund for administrative costs

Permits the agency to disburse from the Beehive Grant Fund reasonable expenses related to the administration of the program. This is a language-only amendment.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriations to reflect administrative increases

Adjusts the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation levels based on increased federal grant funding and other admininstrative increases such as salary, health, and retirement benefits. Sufficient revenues and cash balances support the increases.

Develop a laboratory quality system to protect export markets

Provides general fund appropriation to pursue national accreditation at the agency's regional animal health laboratories. Funding also supports two quality management positions to ensure implementation and ongoing conformance.

Remove appropriation for administration of the reduced cigarette ignition propensity program

Removes appropriation tied to the Reduced Cigarette Propensity program. The program was transferred to the Department of Fire Programs during the 2014 legislative session.

Remove obsolete language

Eliminates language referencing the Pork Industry Board as the agency no longer administers the Board's funds.

Provide additional general fund appropriation for the Virginia Farmland Preservation Fund

Supports land conservation efforts by providing additional funds for deposit to the Virginia Farmland Preservation Fund. The fund is designed to compensate landowners who voluntarily place an agricultural conservation easement on their property.

Install generators in regional laboratories

Provides support for the installation of generators at the agency's four regional animal health laboratories.

Report on Proposed Food Program Change

This amendment removes language proposed in House Bill/Senate Bill 30 as introduced that would have moved and consolidated the food programs through the Department of Education and Department of Health into the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The amendment requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to present a report on the planned transition to the General Assembly and propose any such change to the 2017 Session of the General Assembly.

Wildlife Damage Management Program

This amendment directs VDACS to enter into an agreement with the federal government by December 31, 2016 to ensure continued operation of the cooperative wildlife damage management program.

Provide support for the Fantasy Contests Act

This amendment provides funding and staffing for the regulation of fantasy sports contests in the Commonwealth.

Support the Weights and Measures Program

This amendment provides additional support for the weights and measures program. The amounts would be used to hire two additional inspectors and related support equipment. This would increase the total devices inspected by 3,600 annually with a focus on farm scales and risk-based needs. This would continue the General Assembly's goal of incrementally addressing the deficit between available funding and stated goals in terms of timely inspections.

International Marketing

This amendment provides an additional $125,000 each year from the general fund to support international marketing of Virginia's agricultural products through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Virginia agriculture and forestry exports reached a new all-time high of $3.35 billion in 2014, making the Commonwealth the No. 2 exporter on the East Coast.

VA Grown Food Ambassador

This amendment removes $107,224 each year that was included in House Bill/Senate Bill 30 as introduced to support a new initiative to create a Virginia Grown Foods Ambassador.

Appomattox 4-H Center Renovation Matching Funds

This amendment provides $50,000 from the general fund the first year as matching funds for the renovations of the Appomattox 4-H Center.

Agricultural Marketing/Business Expansion Program

This amendment provides $373,944 each year and two positions from the general fund to support a program to provide grants to agribusinesses. The investment will provide $5,000 grants to 30 companies each year and include at least two half-day workshops around the state. This program will be a first-of-its-kind strategic investment in domestic marketing for agriculture and forestry. Many agribusinesses are so focused on farming and production costs it is difficult to balance marketing and business planning tasks.

Defer New Funding

Reduce Land Acquisition Programs

This amendment is part of a series of amendments to reduce public general fund expenditures on land acquisition programs. The amendment removes funding for the Virginia Farmland Preservation Fund.

Cider Revenues to Wine Promotion Fund

This amendment increases the amounts deposited to the Wine Promotion Fund to reflect the dedication of the cider mark-up on cider produced by farm wine licensees.

Reduce Information Technology Upgrade Funding

This amendment reduces the funding available to upgrade internal information technology applications by $200,000 each year and one position, leaving a total of $707,788 and five additional positions each year to begin the system upgrades in a phased fashion.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for a salary increase for security officer roles

Adjusts appropriation for a $1,000 salary increase for employees in Security Officer I and III roles.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Increase compliance and tax audit staff

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation and five positions to better distribute increasing caseloads for compliance agents and tax audit operations.

Adjust appropriation to support Line of Duty Act premiums

Adjusts the agency's appropriation based on the premium rates set by the Virginia Retirement System and most recent roster of eligible state employees.

Acquire licensing system replacement

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation to replace the obsolete licensing software system to continue the agency technology improvement plan.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Acquire financial system replacement

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation for the acquisition of a new integrated financial system to continue the implementation of the agency technology improvement plan.

Increase personnel for new store openings, warehouse and IT support

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation and 63 positions for new store openings, warehouse coverage and information technology programs.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

ABC Cost of Goods Sold

This amendment provides $15.0 million the first year and $30.0 million the second year from nongeneral funds for the anticipated increase in the cost of merchandise purchased for sale in agency stores. The source of the nongeneral funds is Enterprise Funds.

ABC Sunday and New Year's Day Sales

This amendment authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to open stores on New Year's Day and for an additional hour on Sundays. The increase in sales resulting from this change is estimated at $2,100,000 from nongeneral funds each year. Companion amendments to the Revenue Page and to Part 3 Transfers capture an estimated increase of $728,070 each year in net profits for the general fund.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Limitations on Dulles/MWAA Funding

This amendment removes language regarding the provision of $25.0 million each year from the Priority Transportation Fund to help reduce enplanement costs at Dulles Airport. A companion amendment to Item 436 moves the authority to provide such an allocation to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority provided a series of conditions are met.

Review of Dept of Aviation Programs and Funding

This amendment directs the Department to provide a review of its programs and fund usage to the General Assembly by November 15, 2016.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer funds for the Independent Reviewer

Moves funds from agency 790 (Grants to Localities) to agency 720 (Central Office) that are associated with the budget for the independent reviewer of the state's compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement. The funds being transferred are funds that were added to the incorrect agency, as the remainder of the independent reviewer's budget is appropriated in 720.

Adjust appropriation to account for reduction taken from improper agency code

Corrects an erroneous reduction in the agency's central office budget. The General Assembly removed one of the governor's amendments to increase housing supplements for individuals in the Department of Justice settlement population. However, the funds were mistakenly taken from agency 720 (Central Office), when they had been appropriated to agency 790 (Grants to Localities). This sum zero adjustment will correct the error and eliminate the need to transfer the funds administratively.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to account for Medicaid reimbursement

Increases the nongeneral fund appropriation in the central office to account for Medicaid reimbursement for certain licensing and quality service review activities associated with the settlement agreement. When the general fund was initially appropriated, it was not known how much would be eligible for federal match. This increase was handled administratively in FY 2015 and FY 2016.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer funds for Health Support Networks

Moves funds that were originally appropriated in agency 790 (Grants to Localities) to the agency 720 (Central Office). The transfer of these funds in FY 2015 and FY 2016 was done administratively. This zero sum adjustment will permanently move the funds to the agency where they will be spent.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Realign appropriation between programs

Transfers funds from the general administrative service area to both the newly created central-office based community services program for community-based programs operated out of the central office, and to the licensing department for administrative costs associated with the Department of Justice settlement. This sum zero transfer will align the budget with expected spending and eliminate the need for administrative transfers.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Increase position levels at central office

Increases positions associated with implementation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement, the Developmental Disability (DD) waiver staff transferring from the Department of Medical Assistance, electronic health records, as well as other critical staff needed for program oversight and accountability.

Support administrative needs for the increase in waiver services

Provides funds for 10 prior authorization specialists, five prior authorization team leads, and one administrative assistant to support the prior authorization team. These positions will be responsible for working with Community Services Boards and case managers to assist in the transition of individuals into the proposed newly-designed intellectual and developmental waiver system. Specifically, these positions will monitor the mix of services offered to individuals; provide technical support to produce service utilization data; perform quality management; and monitor waiver recipients’ individual support plans to ensure the transition to more integrated day and residential services.

Provide additional positions for the Individual and Family Supports Program

Provides funds for five additional positions in the Individual and Family Supports Program. Pursuant to the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice (DOJ), the program was initially established as a cash benefit provided to a minimum of 1,000 individuals or families per year. The Independent Reviewer has interpreted the language of the agreement to require a more comprehensive program, stating in his reviews to the court that the Commonwealth is not complying with the agreement as the program is currently being run. The revamped IFSP will include staff in each region to help link individuals on the intellectual and developmental disability waitlists with available services and supports in their area.

Address increasing workload for independent reviewer

Provides general fund support to address the anticipated increase in the workload of the Independent Reviewer (IR) that monitors the settlement agreement between the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commonwealth. The original Settlement Agreement did not require any serious incident reviews or related reports to the court. As a result, those responsibilities were not taken into consideration when the IR's budget was determined. They were added by the judge upon final signing.

Implement event tracking quality management system

Provides funds to implement a consolidated event tracking quality management system. This system will significantly improve outcomes for all the stakeholders and offer specific business process improvements for the Division of Quality Improvement and Development, permit more timely and accurate assessment of Critical Event data, and allow state facilities and private providers to proactively prevent the occurrence of events rather than responding to events that have already occurred. Critical Events include deaths, injuries, abuse allegations, the utilization of seclusion and restraints, and other events that merit investigation, regulatory reporting, and resolution.

Add language to clarify the use of new service areas

Provides clarification on the use of general fund appropriation in a newly created program and service areas within the agency's budget. As part of base budget adjustments for the 2016-2018 biennial budget development process, the Department of Planning and Budget in coordination with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services established program 444, Central Office Managed Community and Individual Health Services in addition to service areas for mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services. In an effort to increase transparency, this action was taken in order to clearly designate and group contracted funds to Community Service Boards or contractually-based services the department enters into with community based service providers.

Expand outpatient competency restoration system

Provides funds for restoration of competency services for up to 85 individuals. Outpatient competency restoration services consist of assessment services to determine the cause of the incompetency, one-to-one educational sessions regarding the legal system, case management services, psychiatry services as needed, and medications.

Provide community supports for individuals in training centers not covered by Medicaid

Provides funds to transition four individuals currently residing in state intellectual disability training centers into the community. These four individuals are not eligble for Medicaid, but are still required to be offered community-based services and transferred out of state facilities under the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice. These individuals will be transferred in FY 2017.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Fund Developmental Disabilities Health Support Networks in southwest Virginia

Support a Developmental Disability Health Supports Network in the Southwestern Virginia region. Current base funding for DDHSNs in FY 2016 is $2.6 million, which funds networks that replace services that were previously being provided by Southside Virginia Training Center and Northern Virginia Training Center. The services provided include health education, dental services, and equipment repair.

Correct fund source for Medicaid reimbursable administrative costs

Transfers $2,642,583 in nongeneral funds to the proper fund source. This technical amendment has no fiscal impact.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Fund additional positions to support DOJ administrative requirements

Provides funds to increase licensing and quality management staff in the central office. The positions include 10 licensing specialists, five positions to assist in the development and execution of improved case management and service needs evaluation processes, two positions related to internal review and data quality assurance, and two positions tasked with the implementation of a rental subsidy program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These positions are necessary for the agency to meet the terms of the service delivery changes required by the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Support oversight system for court ordered evaluations

Provides funds for two FTE and associated costs of implementing proposed legislation that would require the creation and implementation of an oversight system for competency and sanity evaluations. All evaluations would be subject to peer review. The proposed legislation would also empower the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to create a list of competent, trained evaluators and would allow DBHDS to remove evaluators from the approved list if they fail to produce evaluations consistent with current standards of practice.

Expand the availability of resources to conditionally release individuals adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity

Expands availability of resources for the conditional release of those found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI). These funds will support up to 24 additional individuals who were found NGRI, but who can be transitioned into community settings.

Modify language on use of telepsychiatry funding

Modifies language concerning telephychiatry in order to more accurately reflect telecommunications services provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services network.

Expenditure from Behavioral Health & Developmental Svs. Trust Fund

This amendment requires that expenditures from the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund are appropriated through an appropriations bill passed by the General Assembly. Further, remaining balances in the fund are required to be carried forward to the subsequent fiscal year.

Move FY 2018 Compensation for Victims of Sterilization to HB 29

This amendment eliminates $400,000 from the general fund the second year for compensation of victims of sterilization. This funding is transferred to House Bill 29 for compensation in fiscal year 2016. Language is added in House Bill 29 to allow for any unspent funding to be carried forward to a subsequent fiscal year. Language is added in this item to allow for the use of any funding carried over for this purpose to be used for such compensation.

Reduce Positions for Individual and Family Supports Program

This amendment reduces funding of $267,431 the first year and $418,133 the second year and four positions included in the introduced budget to transition the Individual and Family Supports Program to a more regional based system that helps connect families on the waiver waiting list to their community network rather than just a cash assistance program. This action leaves one position to coordinate the program.

Independent Review of Central Virginia Training Center

This amendment provides $100,000 the first year from the general fund for an independent review to develop options for consideration by the General Assembly of operating the Central Virginia Training Center, if needed, as a smaller facility utilizing the newly renovated buildings.

Reduce New DOJ-Related Administrative Positions

This amendment reduces $256,100 the first year and $445,838 the second year from the general fund for four positions included in the introduced budget related to administrative activities of the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The introduced budget included 19 positions for this purpose.

Transfer funds for administrative costs of forensic housing programs

This amendment transfers funds that were appropriated for the administrative costs of maintaining and monitoring the wait list of individuals transferring from jails to state mental health facilities. These costs were originally appropriated in Grants to Localities. This net zero amendment will move funds to the item from which they will be expended.

Eliminates Acquired Brain Injury as Part of Waiver Redesign

This amendment removes language that requires as part of the Medicaid waiver redesign, that individuals with acquired brain injury be included as stakeholders or participants. Including individuals with brain injury in these waivers is not consistent with federal rules and therefore the language should be removed.

Model for Mental Health Dockets

This amendment requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to develop a model program for mental health dockets to be used by courts in the Commonwealth to better handle the unique needs of individuals with mental illness. Once the report is developed it shall be posted on the department's website.

Eliminates Brain Injury Report

This amendment eliminates budget language requiring a report on the number of individuals with acquired brain injury accessing state mental health services and the associated costs. Since insufficient data is available, the report cannot be completed.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Remove one-time funding provided for deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund

Removes one-time general fund support provided for the Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share and Technical Assistance Programs of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. These funds supplemented the appropriation for the Water Quality Improvement Fund reserve.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Remove one-time appropriation for the Water Quality Improvement Fund Reserve

Removes a one-time nongeneral fund appropriation for the reserve of the Water Quality Improvement Fund.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Remove transitional costs for Natural Bridge State Park

Removes funding provided for the transition of Natural Bridge to a Virginia State Park.

Provide additional general fund appropriation for the Virginia Land Conservation Fund

Provides additional funding of $12.0 million for deposit to the Virginia Land Conservation Fund in each year, bringing the total annual funding to $16.0 million.

Provide funding for WiFi Internet connectivity in state parks

Provides for the installation of WiFi connections at visitor centers and entrance contact stations at about twenty state parks, which currently lack this service. The availability of connectivity in the parks will improve business operations, customer enjoyment, and public safety.

Remove Todd Lake Dam funding

Removes funding provided for the rehabilitation of Todd Lake Dam, in Augusta County. The funding is no longer needed since the Commonwealth's match commitment has been made.

Rename the Nonpoint Polluton Prevention program

Renames the Nonpoint Pollution Prevention service area (50301) to Soil and Water Conservation. With the transfer of regulatory nonpoint programs to the Department of Environmental Quality in July of 2013, the water quality functions at the department focus primarily on the control of agricultural runoff. This is a language only amendment.

Remove obsolete budget language

Removes two sections of Appropriation Act language. Language that restricted the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board's ability to change boundaries of any district is removed. There have been no actions taken to change district boundaries, and, as set out in § 10.1-507, Code of Virginia, a detailed process must be followed before any district addition or merger, including public hearings and various fiscal analyses. Given this, the language requirement is no longer needed. The reference to the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund is removed. The responsibility for this Fund was transferred to the Division of Legislative Services by the 2015 Session of the General Assembly.

Adjust appropriation to support Line of Duty Act premiums

Adjusts the agency's appropriation based on the premium rates set by the Virginia Retirement System and most recent roster of eligible state employees.

Change grant period for Chesapeake Bay educational services

Changes the grant period for Chesapeake Bay educational services by specifying that the department may enter into a two-year contract, contingent on funding being available in the second year of the biennium. The request for applications (RFA) is very time consuming, and having to do this only once per biennium will be more efficient.

Provide funds to the Natural Bridge State Park

Provides funds for the continuation of the transition of Natural Bridge to a state park. Funding is provided to hire two positions, a park manager and chief ranger, which will work to open the park as a state park.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Transfer general fund appropriation between programs

Transfers the general fund appropriation between programs and service areas to reflect actual expenditures and to reduce the need for administrative transfers. This is a technical amendment.

Re-direct recordation tax fee back to agricultural best management practices

Re-directs the recordation fee back to agricultural best management practices. This action removes language in Part III that transfers $1.0 million each year from the recordation tax fee to the general fund.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation in administrative and support services

Reduces nongeneral fund appropriation, with a reduction to the agency's Indirect Cost Recoveries Fund accounting for the largest decrease of $620,397. The agency still retains $500,000 of Indirect Cost Recoveries appropriation in the program. This is a technical adjustment.

Adjust appropriation for the costs of the new Cardinal financial system

Reflects the agency's share of the costs of the new Cardinal accounting system. The Department of Accounts allocates the yearly cost of the system to agencies based upon the number of transactions the agency completed in the previous fiscal year.

Fund limited opening of Seven Bends state recreation area

Funds the limited opening of Seven Bends state recreation area in FY 2018. Authorization was provided by the 2015 Session of the General Assembly for construction to allow public access to the area. It is expected that construction will be complete by FY 2018. The additional funding will provide for the needed personnel and equipment to open and operate.

Provide for pre-planning connectivity funding in state parks

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation in the first year for the department to hire a consultant who will research and coordinate a comprehensive plan regarding connectivity and communications options, including WiFi internet connectivity, in state parks. The department shall work with, but is not limited to, Public Private Partnerships and the Center for Innovative Technology, and participate in any statewide planning activities to provide cellular and internet coverage in the Commonwealth.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation for leisure and recreation services

Reduces nongeneral fund appropriation for several different nongeneral funds to better reflect anticipated revenue and expenditures. This is a technical adjustment.

Remove excess Natural Resources Commitment Fund appropriation

Removes excess Natural Resources Commitment Fund appropriation that resulted from the movement of these funds from FY 2015 to FY 2016 for expenditure needs. However, the appropriation is no longer needed. This is a technical adjustment.

Provide additional funding to support dam safety and floodplain management

Provides additional funding to support dam safety and floodplain management. The funding will be used to hire a position and allow the Division of Dam Safety and Floodplain Management to provide public safety services related to its programs.

Deposit funding to the Water Quality Improvment Fund and Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund from the FY 2015 surplus

Provides general fund appropriation for the mandatory deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF) within the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This amount is based on a total of $61.7 million from FY 2015 year-end surpluses designated for deposit to the WQIF. Of this amount, $51.8 million is designated to Virginia cost-share programs and technical assistance provided through the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund, and $8.2 million is designated to the Water Quality Improvement Fund Reseve.

Adjust nongeneral fund appropriation in land and resource management services

Adjusts several different nongeneral and federal fund appropriations to better reflect anticipated revenue and expenditures. This is a technical adjustment.

Acquisition of land for Natural Area Preserves

Establishes a new project for the acquisition of land for Natural Area Preserves. This new project will allow the close-out of an older capital outlay project, established for the same purpose. This new project will allow for the continuation of land acquisition, with the funding source for these new acquisitions coming from federal grants and donations.

Acquisition of land for State Parks

Establishes a new project for the acquisition of land for State Parks. This new project will allow the close-out of an older capital outlay project, established for the same purpose. This new project will allow for the continuation of land acquisition, with the funding source for these new acquisitions coming from federal grants, donations, and special funds.

Review of P3 Options for State Parks

This amendment directs DCR to evaluate whether cost reductions and other efficiencies could be generated by increasing public-private partnerships for the development and operation of state parks.

Remove Parks WiFi Funding

This amendment removes funding and language relating to the feasibility study and installation of wireless WiFi capability in state parks.

Small Dam Repairs

This amendment provides an additional $350,000 from the general fund in each year for the repair of small dams maintained by Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Increase SEAS Funding

This amendment increases by $50,000 from the general fund each year the amounts provided for DCR shoreline erosion advisory services, increasing totaling funding to $200,000 each year. This amount mirrors the funding provided in the House Budget for such activities during the 2015 Session. The amounts will be used to support additional financial resources for stream bank and shoreline erosion control to reduce harmful impacts to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, to aid in meeting mandated nutrient and sediment reduction goals for the Bay TMDL, and to provide citizens of the Commonwealth with science-based stream bank and shoreline erosion reduction techniques. Funding for the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service (SEAS) program requires the increased amount to fund the second full-time DCR SEAS employee.

NRCS to Provide Engineering Services to SWCDs

This amendment authorizes USDA's NRCS to provide engineering services to DCR and the local soil and water conservation districts.

Hearthstone Dam Repairs

This amendment provides $633,100 in the first year from the general fund to rehabilitate the Upper North River Watershed Dam Number 77 on Hearthstone Lake in Augusta County to meet current NRCS safety performance standards for a high hazard dam. The proposed project would provide sediment storage for another 68 years after construction and maintain the current level of flood protection downstream. The plan provides for raising the dam embankment by 2.6 feet with earthfill, widening the auxiliary spillway by 92 feet, constructing a splitter dike, and installing turn reinforcement mat for stability. It is anticipated that federal funds will be provided for the remaining $2.1 million of costs associated with the rehabilitation.

Appomattox River Trail

This amendment provides dedicated funding for the completion of a 23 mile trail system along the lower Appomattox River.

Rappahannock River Basin Commission

This amendment returns the state share of funding for the Rappahannock River Basin Commission to $15,000 per year to match the local contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis as required by § 62.1-69.33, Code of Virginia.

Limitations on Land Acquisition

This amendment requires that the Department of Conservation and Recreation receive an appropriation from the General Assembly prior to the acceptance of any lands for use as a State Park.

Breaks Interstate Park Funding

This amendment provides an additional $93,313 each year from the general fund to increase Virginia's support for the Breaks Interstate Park.  The requested funds would be used for maintenance and operation of the park.  Virginia currently contributes $181,687, which represents a 34% reduction in funding from the 2006 funding level.  This reduction has forced frequent withdrawals of funds from the park's savings accounts in order to maintain critical facilities and services.  The requested additional amount will restore the Virginia allocation to its previous level and help provide the critical maintenance and operations functions without further decreasing the park's savings accounts.  The park's savings accounts have declined by 66% despite intensive cost cutting and restructuring measures which have shaved nearly $200,000 in personnel, utilities, insurance and supplies expenses from the park's annual budget.

Reduce Land Acquisition Programs

This amendment is part of a series of amendments to reduce public general fund expenditures on land acquisition programs.

Swift Creek Mountain Bike Trail

This amendment provides one-time funding for the Swift Creek Mountain Bike Trail to match private funding for the project.

Lake Pelham and Mountain Run Dams

This amendment provides additional funding to match federal and local funding for the rehabilitation of two high hazard dams in Culpeper County.

Natural Bridge

This amendment provides affirmative authorization to allow DCR to open Natural Bridge as a Virginia State Park.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.P. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Reduce Correctional Enterprises nongeneral fund appropriation

Reduces nongeneral fund appropriation to better reflect anticipated revenue and expenses.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs

Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.G. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Distribute savings to agency budgets

Moves savings budgeted centrally in Paragraph A, Item 471.10, Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly from Central Appropriations to the individual budgets of state agencies.

Adjust appropriation for changes in information technology costs

Adjusts appropriation for the changes in information technology costs budgeted in Central Appropriations, Items 468.M. and 470.B. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Remove one-time Woodrum appropriation

Removes "Woodrum" general fund appropriation. This was a one-time appropriation in accordance with the statutory requirement that general fund appropriations be provided to partially offset the cost of housing additional inmates in prison that would result from the passage of specific legislation.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles

Adjusts appropriation for the two percent salary increase for state employees in high turnover roles budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.T. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded increase in internal service fund costs due to salary adjustments

Adjusts appropriation to agencies to offset increases in internal service fund costs due to the salary and benefit adjustments in Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation for capital construction unit

Reduces the nongeneral fund appropriation for the capital construction unit. More of the unit's work is being paid for out of appropriations for capital projects or maintenance reserve and the agency will be receiving less revenue from operational funds.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates to 80 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.H. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly. A companion adjustment provides funding to increase state employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate.

Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post employment benefit rate changes

Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.K.3. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded compression pay adjustment for state employees

Adjusts appropriation for the compression pay adjustment for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.Q. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Transfer Nongeneral Funds Between Programs

Transfers Drug Offender Assessment Fund appropriations and positions to the budget program area in which the agency has established the positions and spends the funds.

Continue correctional officer salary increases

Annualizes the $1,000 salary increase provided to correctional officers effective Aug. 10, 2015.

Adjust appropriation to accelerate the employer retirement contribution phase in schedule

Adjusts appropriation for changes in employee retirement rates to 90 percent of the Virginia Retirement System Board certified rate budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 467.U. of Chapter 665, 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Provide funding for mental health services and cognitive programming

Provides funding for mental health specialists for district probation and parole offices, emergency psychiatric services for offenders under community supervision, and establishment of pilot peer support groups in probation and parole districts. Also included is funding for the establishment of cognitive programming in pilot local or regional jails for offenders who will be released directly from jail to probation supervision by the Department of Corrections.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation for health records

Reduces nongeneral fund appropriation of out-of-state inmate revenue. The cash balance from this revenue was used to help the agency meet its budget savings target in FY 2015. Therefore, the agency no longer needs this appropriation.

Adjust appropriation to support Line of Duty Act premiums

Adjusts the agency's appropriation based on the premium rates set by the Virginia Retirement System and most recent roster of eligible state employees.

Transfer appropriations between programs

Moves nongeneral fund appropriation that was placed in the wrong service area to the appropriate service area.

Eliminate mothball funding for Botetourt property

Eliminates the funding previously provided for mothball costs of Botetourt Correctional Center. The property has been transferred to the Department of Military Affairs for use as a readiness center.

Decrease nongeneral fund appropriation for community corrections facilities

Reduces the appropriation of nongeneral funds used in the support of community corrections activities. The source of these funds is the revenue for "room and board" charged offenders in diversion centers who have work release assignments. Due to the closure of some diversion centers in recent years, the revenue from this source has declined.

Restore line of credit to manage grant expenses

Restores a line of credit to enable the agency to process federal education grant payments more efficiently. This line of credit was available to the Department of Correctional Education before that agency was eliminated and relocated and its inmate adult education functions transferred to the Department of Corrections.

Create interface with the Supreme Court criminal history data system

Provides funding to create an interface between DOC's inmate information system (CORIS) and the Supreme Court's criminal history system. This interface would allow DOC to download automatically criminal history information into CORIS thereby saving thousands hours of work per year now spent in manually keying in this data.

Open Culpeper Correctional Center for Women

Provides funding to operate the Culpeper Correctional Center for Women. This facility was formerly used by the Department of Juvenile Justice, but was transferred to the Department of Corrections (DOC) in 2013. It is currently being retrofitted to house 500 female inmates. The female population is the fastest-growing segment of the adult state responsible inmate population and the population is projected to continue to increase. The Culpeper facility will enable DOC to ease the backlog of female state responsible inmates being held in jails.

Develop electronic healthcare records system in women's facilities

Provides funding to develop and implement an electronic health records system in women's prisons. The agency needs an electronic health records system to replace its current paper-based system. An electronic system would improve consistency and coordination of medical services to inmates and reduce the chances of errors. It would also enable DOC to analyze the medical needs of its inmate population from a system wide perspective and thereby be in a better position to develop strategies that could improve health care while reducing costs. By developing the system first for a defined segment of the inmate population, females, the agency will be able to bring the system online quicker, while laying the groundwork for the expansion of the system to the rest of the population at a later date.

Adjust appropriation to support workers' compensation premiums

Supports the agency's workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.

Provide funding for legislation projected to increase need for prison beds

Provides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. The six proposed bills, and the projected "Woodrum" impact for each, that fall into this category are: create a universal background check at all firearms shows ($50,000); increase penalty for failure to pay wages ($50,000); add computer crimes to RICO statute ($50,000), enhance the penalty for computer trespass ($50,000), requiire that tax returns be signed under penalty of perjury ($50,000), and make operator of a child care home, which is unlicensed, subject to a felony offense in the event a child care is seriously injured or killed ($50,000).