Fund compensation initiative for district court clerks and deputy clerks

Provides funding in the second year from the general fund for compensation initiative for district court clerks and deputy clerks.

Remove funding for district clerk salary compensation initiative

Remove funding for salary increases that were contingent upon revenue forecast.

Increase Funding for Involuntary Mental Health Commitments

Transfers $244,670 of existing general fund appropriation from the Criminal Fund to cover the additional costs for mental health evaluation and care related to the involuntary commitment of indigent persons.

Increase Funding for Involuntary Mental Health Commitments

Transfers $20,410 of existing general fund appropriation from the Criminal Fund to cover the additional costs for mental health evaluation and care related to the involuntary commitment of indigent persons.

Increase Funding for Involuntary Mental Health Commitments

Transfers $34,920 of existing general fund appropriation from the Criminal Fund to cover the additional costs for mental health evaluation and care related to the involuntary commitment of indigent persons.

Continue contractual obligations of the Council on Virginia's Future

Provides funding for contracts currently supported by the council. Pursuant to § 2.2-2684, Code of Virginia, the council will sunset on July 1, 2017; however, the services provided by the council's contracts need to continue as part of Virginia's Performance Reporting Scorecard.

Shift costs to internal service fund

Shifts expenses currently borne by the general fund to the Performance Budgeting System internal service fund. The savings strategy will not impact operations or the internal service fund appropriation within the Department of Accounts as this appropriation is a sum sufficient and derived from estimates of internal services charges to state agencies.

Adjust funding for operations and maintenance

Reduces funding for operations and maintenance.

Acquire Land for Readiness Centers

Provides bond authorization and appropriation for acquisition of land for Readiness Centers.

Renovate Roanoke Field Maintenance Shop

Authorizes a capital project to renovate a building at the Botetourt complex to serve as a field maintenance shop for the Roanoke region.

Increase Maximum Employment Level for nongeneral fund positions

Increases the agency's nongeneral fund maximum employment level.

Reduce discretionary spending

Captures savings resulting from operational efficiencies.

Administer Line of Duty Act (LODA) Program health benefits

Provides staff to administer the health benefits coverage of LODA. Effective July 1, 2017, the department will administer health insurance coverage for disabled persons, eligible spouses, and eligible dependents, including survivors of deceased employees and volunteers covered under LODA.

Implement internal reorganization

Eliminates three full-time equivalent positions supporting antiquated software scheduled to be decommissioned in the first year.

Establish fund detail for administration of health benefits

Allocates nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to new fund details established for health insurance programs managed by the department. This amendment is technical in nature and nets to zero.

Fund internal service fund staff

Funds three full-time equivalent positions through the Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) internal service fund. Supplementary information technology staff are needed to support the system once it is operating on the new Windows SQL server environment.

Increase health benefits appropriation

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation in the Office of Health Benefits. The additional appropriation supports the costs of adding The Local Choice (TLC) members in the health benefits system.

Convert personnel system to an internal service fund

Establishes the Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) and its subsystems as an internal service fund. A companion amendment in Central Appropriations provides executive branch agencies with their general fund share of the system's operating costs.

Assist voters with statewide election inquiries

Provides one-time funding for a call center for the November 2017 election. The call center will address questions received from the public regarding voting locations, voter registration status, and voter eligibility.

Ensure access for voter registration

Prioritizes enhancements to the voter registration system, Virginia Election and Registration Information System (VERIS). The additional funding will make VERIS more efficient for localities, ensure uniformity of operations, and be scalable during peak periods of demand.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Manage state election applications

Converts information technology contractors who are funded through the Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to classified state employees. The savings to convert contractors to classified state employees are captured in a separate amendment to continue activities funded through HAVA.

Improve local access to voter registration system

Implements measures to improve local access to the voter registration system, Virginia Election and Registration Information System (VERIS), using a two-factor authentication system. This amendment also includes funding for one full-time equivalent position.

Maintain online services for military and overseas voters

Provides general fund support for a ballot delivery system to enable military and overseas voters to receive their ballot electronically. The ballot delivery system was previously funded through the Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program. The federal grant expired on October 31, 2016.

Fund printing costs of voter registration and absentee ballot applications

Provides one-time general fund support to print additional voter registration and absentee ballot applications for the November 2017 election. The agency is required to provide voter registration applications to registration agencies under § 24.2-411.2, Code of Virginia, and third party registration groups under the Federal National Voter Registration Act.

Reduce printing of election materials

Provides forms and envelopes in an electronic format. Localities will be able to download and print these materials as needed.

Capture vacancy savings

Continues the savings strategy included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Continue federally funded activities

Continues to fund activities supported through the Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This amendment allows the agency to continue its operations without disrupting services provided to the public, including the operation of the Virginia Election and Registration Information System (VERIS), the state's voter registration system.

Increase Non-General Fund Appropriation and Position Level

Aligns the agency's appropriation for federal program audits with the estimated cost.

Remove appropriation and positions for certain information technology transition activities

Removes the appropriation and seven positions for two information technology transition activities that have been moved to later transition activities.

Transfer fund source for agency activities

Transfers existing general fund appropriation to the agency's internal service fund. A portion of this amount will be paid by the general fund through charges to agencies for information technology services; however, this action results in net general fund savings.

Reduce appropriation to reflect changes in program service offerings

Reduces appropriation to reflect changes in the Medicaid Information Technology Architecture Program. Due to changes in customer requests for services, the agency has retired two of the program's service offerings, which reduces the cost of the program.

Provide appropriation for annual licensing adjustment costs

Provides appropriation for the costs of adjusting the type and quantity of licenses the Commonwealth has for certain software programs.

Adjust appropriation for internal service fund direct service revenue update

Adjusts the internal service fund appropriation for vendor pass-through payments to reflect the latest forecast of state agencies' utilization.

Reduce Shared Security Center appropriation to align with revenues

Reduces appropriation and five positions for the Shared Security Center to reflect projected revenues.

Increase internet bandwidth

Expands internet bandwidth capacity in the Capitol Square Area. Internet bandwidth usage is forecasted to reach 100 percent capacity by next year, which may impact or limit essential business practices.

Increase line of credit

Increases the agency's authorized line of credit from $60.0 million to $75.0 million.

Transfer appropriation to correct fund detail for Shared Security Center

Transfers appropriation from the VITA Internal Service Fund to the IT Security Service Fund for proper fund accounting. This amendment is technical in nature and nets to zero.

Continue program to oversee cloud-based services

Continues a new program to oversee cloud-based technology services. The agency was provided initial funding in 2017 to evaluate the needs of the Commonwealth in relation to cloud-based technology services. This appropriation continues the program under a fee for service funding model. This program will be required for agencies that opt to or are required to use cloud-based technology.

Provide funding to repay Virginia Enterprise Applications Program working capital advance

Provides funding to repay a working capital advance owed for costs incurred by the Virginia Enterprise Applications Program. The revenue source previously used to repay the working capital advance recently ceased.

Renew licenses for two-factor authentication services

Provides appropriation to renew the Commonwealth's licenses for two-factor authentication services. Two-factor authentication provides an essential layer of security when accessing the state network remotely.

Provide nongeneral fund appropriation for one-time bonus payment

Provides appropriation to support the internal service fund's estimated costs of the one-time bonus payment proposed in Central Appropriations.

Collection of revenue from the Department of State Police

Authorizes the agency to collect from the Department of State Police (VSP) the revenue necessary to offset a rate increase to other Executive Branch agencies that would be created as a result of VSP's separation from the current information technology service provider.

Increase bandwidth for Metropolitan Area Network ("MAN")

Expands the network bandwidth capacity for the Capitol Square Metropolitan Area Network ("MAN"). This network connects Capitol Square area state agencies to the Commonwealth Enterprise Solutions Center, which provides access to the internet and agencies' software applications. The network has approached 100 percent capacity recently, which slows agencies' connections to their software applications and slows the internet connection.

Transfer FTE to VSP

Provide grants for mental health screening and assessment in jails

Provides funding and positions to support mental health screening and assessment in local and regional jails. The number of persons adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity in a locality or region would be one of the factors used in evaluating grant applications.

Reduce administrative staff

Eliminates two positions.

Develop training for community policing

Provides funding and additional staff support to develop new training standards and curricula for community policing.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Decrease availability of general fund for Victim/Witness Grant awards

Decreases the amount available from the general fund for Victim/Witness Grant awards.

Decrease funding for new pre-trial programs

Reduces the amount of funding for pre-trial programs.

Revert prior year balance

Reverts prior year general fund balances from the Legal Advice program.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Capture savings from reduced operating expenses

Captures general fund savings from reduced operating expenses in maintenance, wage, and advertising and eliminates a vacant position.

Reduce pass-through funding.

Reduces pass-through funding to Hampton Roads Partnership by 7.5 percent.

Reduce agency spending

Reduces general fund expenditures for software.

Reduce and supplant grant payments

Reduces general fund support for grants awarded to local organizations, supplanting a portion of the reduction with nongeneral funds.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Increase appropriation for the State Health Insurance Program

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation both years to support the projected increase in health care costs.

Establish Line of Duty Act (LODA) Program health benefits

Creates a new service area for the health benefits component of LODA. Chapter 677 of the Acts of Assembly of 2016 transfers the administration of health insurance benefits under LODA from the Department of Accounts Transfer Payments to the Department of Human Resource Management, effective July 1, 2017.

Increase appropriation for The Local Choice (TLC) Program

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation both years for the local health insurance plan. The additional appropriation is needed to support TLC's expenditures due to an increase in enrollment and health care costs.

Update preliminary working capital advance for payroll system replacement

Updates the preliminary working capital advance for the payroll system replacement to reflect the estimated total cost. The working capital advance is increased from $15.0 million to $42.0 million.

Recognize additional revenue from Small Purchase Charge Card Program rebates

Recognizes additional revenue as a result of a contract renegotiation for the Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) Program. The program is expected to generate additional cash rebates for the Commonwealth based on the new contract and agency utilization trends.

Allocate administrative nonpersonal service costs to nongeneral funded programs

Reallocates support costs between general and nongeneral funding for nonpersonal services items in the General Management Division. General Management provides administrative support services to various units within the agency.

Supplant general fund support of a cash management, banking, and security analyst position with nongeneral funding

Supplants general fund support for a Cash Management, Banking, and Security Analyst position with nongeneral funds.

Reduce funding for banking services

Reduces general fund appropriation for banking services.

Reduce funding for check printing

Reduces support for check processing due to postage savings and lower volume of check stock.

Recover costs to administer Virginia Public School Authority

Recovers the personal service costs associated with administering the Virginia Public School Authority.

Provide relief for Mr. Davey Reedy

Provides general fund support for the relief bill of Davey Reedy.

Provide Virginia's share of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission cost increase

Increases appropriation required for Virginia to meet its obligations under the agreement with Washington D.C. and Maryland for enforcement of operating authority laws of vans, taxis, and certain sedan and limousine businesses.

Distribute Statewide Indirect Cost Allocation charges

Provides authority for the Department of Motor Vehicles to distribute a portion of its indirect cost allocation charge to another state agency when the charge is related to revenue collected and transferred by the agency to the state agency.

Reduce appropriation for E-Z Pass

Eliminates unnecessary appropriation for the processing of E-Z Pass transactions.

Distribute Cardinal system charges

Provides authority to distribute Cardinal charges. Since the majority of the agency's Cardinal transactions involve revenue passed through to another entity, the agency may distribute attributable charges through to the benefiting agency.

Adjust debt service funding

Reduces debt service funding due to refunding of general obligation bonds, Virginia Public Building Authority bonds, and Virginia College Building Authority bonds.

Authorize bonds for jail projects

Provides Virginia Public Building Authority (VPBA) bonds for the Board of Corrections approved Rockbridge Regional Jail project ($103,693) and the Rappahannock Regional Jail project ($1.1 million).

Capture vacancy savings (special operations division)

Captures vacancy savings from positions associated with a new division. This is a continuation of the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Provide funding and positions to support background checks

Provides funding and four positions to support criminal background checks in support of Item 349.G., as well as funding and two positions to support State Police's firearms transaction program.

Direct use of VITA funding in agency's base

Designates a portion of the Department's base funding to pay fees that may be charged by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) to avoid a rate increase to other Executive Branch agencies that would result from Department's separation from the current information technology service provider.

Provide funding to support exemption from the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA)

Provides funding and positions support the agency's separation from VITA oversight for its information technology environment.

Capture vacancy savings (New River Valley area office)

Captures vacancy savings from positions associated with a new area office. This is a continuation of the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Transfer FTE from DCJS

Support legislation for universal background checks for firearms transactions

Provides funding and positions to process additional background checks resulting from legislation that would require universal background checks for all firearms transactions.

Fund Statewide Area Radio Systems (STARS) equipment

Provides general fund appropriation for fixed repeaters for the Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS) to be acquired through the Department of Treasury’s Master Equipment Leasing Program.

Remove funding for sheriff salary compression

Removes funding for sheriff salary compression that was contingent upon the revenue forecast.

Provide funding for career development programs

Provide funding in the second 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, 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 ($51,941), Commissioners of the Revenue ($112,780), Deputy Commissioners of the Revenue ($127,951), Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys ($638,181), Circuit Court Clerks ($311,292), Circuit Court Deputy Clerks ($307,525), Sheriffs ($28,552), and Master Deputies/Jail Officers ($2,234,469). 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 funding and positions for expanded jail capacity

Provides funding to support staffing salary cost for the Chesapeake City jail expansion project.

Provide funding to address salary compression

Provides $8,719,289 in the second year from the general fund for the salary compression plan for sheriff's offices and regional jails. Sworn employees of sheriff's 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.

Remove funding for constitutional officer career development

Removes funding for career development that was contingent upon the revenue forecast.

Transfer appropriation for departmental restructure

Transfers appropriation between programs to reflect a recent change in organizational structure.

Adjust appropriation for the Modernization Project

Provides appropriation for delayed incursion of Modernization Project costs across fiscal years.

Provide nongeneral fund appropriation for changes in fringe benefit rates

Provides funding for changes in fringe benefit rates authorized in Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Reflect transfer of the Line of Duty Act administration

Funds implementation and ongoing costs of administrative responsibilities for the Line of Duty Act in accordance with Chapter 677 of the Acts of Assembly of 2016.

Extend schedule for Modernization Project completion

Provides appropriation to extend the Modernization Project schedule by six months and augment contract staffing levels for the remainder of the project.

Reduce nonpersonal services costs

Reduces discretionary funding.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Increase land preservation tax credit transfer fee

Increases revenue by adjusting the land preservation transfer fee from two percent to three percent of the value of the asset being transferred.

Adjust development timeline of Audit Case Management system

Adjusts the development timeline of the Audit Case Management system by reducing the scope of the system.

Expand electronic filing mandates

Generates savings by not incurring the costs for processing paper filed returns since new budget language will mandate forms to be submitted electronically for the Use Tax and Consumer Use Tax, Litter Tax, and Fiduciary Tax.

Provide language for tax amnesty program costs

Adds language to authorize use of revenue generated by the tax amnesty program for costs incurred. Included is the authorization of a Treasury Loan up to $5.5 million for startup costs until the program generates revenue. Also provided is the use of revenue generated from the program for direct costs incurred to manage the program.

Charge a fee for offers in compromise, letters of rulings, and corporate filing status changes

Implements fees for offers in compromise for doubtful collectability accounts, letters of rulings and advisory opinions, and corporate filing status changes.

Notify the Department of Taxation of payroll system breaches

Increases revenue by adding language that requires employers and payroll service companies to notify the Department of Taxation of breaches of their payroll system.

Restructure offices to achieve efficiencies

Reorganizes several offices internally. This action increases the transfer from the Land Preservation Fund to the general fund.

Eliminate requirement to annually update the Virginia Health Savings Account Plan

Eliminates the Department of Taxation's required update to the annual Virginia Health Savings Account Plan. As a result, a wage position would no longer be necessary.

Eliminate funding for new positions

Eliminates funding for one technology position and two tobacco compliance positions that were provided in the 2016 session.

Reduce temporary staff for tax processing

Reduces funding for temporary staff. The temporary staff support the registration unit and returns received from localities.

Increase awareness of and compliance with Consumer Use tax

Increases revenue by providing guidance on reporting purchases of tangible personal property online or via catalogs through enhanced instructions to taxpayers, forms changes, vendor guides for electronic filers, presentations to tax professionals and certified public accountants, and online communications.

Remove vacancy savings from noncompliance positions

Eliminates funding for five noncompliance positions.

Appropriate constitutionally required deposit to Revenue Stabilization Fund

Increases the amount appropriated for the mandatory deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund ("Rainy Day Fund") for 2017. After this action, the amount appropriated will equal the amount certified by the Auditor of Public Accounts as the mandatory deposit for 2017.

Authorize withdrawal from Revenue Stabilization Fund

Authorizes the State Comptroller to withdraw funds from the Revenue Stabilization Fund ("Rainy Day Fund") and deposit those funds in the general fund. The withdrawal amounts are estimated at $294.7 million in 2017 and $272.5 million in 2018.

Transfer administration of the Line of Duty Act Program

Transfers appropriation to the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) pursuant to Chapter 677 of the Acts of Assembly of 2016. Corresponding amendments at DHRM and VRS recognize those agencies' shares of this appropriation transfer.

Eliminate support for the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research

Eliminates pass-through funding for the Integrated Systems Test facility at the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Provide additional federal appropriation for Resiliency Grant

Establishes additional federal appropriation to offset anticipated expenditures for the National Disaster Resilience Competition grant awarded to the department. The multi-year grant, totaling $120.5 million, will support approved resiliency-related investments in Hampton Roads and other areas of the Commonwealth.

Reduce appropriation for Enterprise Zone grants

Decreases funding for the Enterprise Zone Grant Program. After this reduction, $12.3 million will be available in FY 2018 for grants to businesses making real property improvements in enterprise zones. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce funding for GO Virginia

Reduces funding for grants awarded through the GO Virginia initiative. This strategy reduces the FY 2017 appropriation to $900,000, which will provide $100,000 for one-time gap analysis for each of the nine regions identified by the GO Virginia Board. Budget language is included to exempt these funds from the statutorily required match. For FY 2018, the capacity building grant appropriation is reduced to $1.35 million. The per capita funding is reduced to $6.1 million, with a requirement of local match. Funding for the statewide competitive grants is reduced to $12.2 million, with a requirement of local match.

Repeal enactment clauses pertaining to Go Virginia

Repeals Enactments 4 and 5 of Chapters 778 and 779, 2016 Acts of Assembly, as well as Enactment 2 of Chapters 776 and 777, 2016 Acts of Assembly. The repeal of these enactments, through budgetary language in the General Provisions section of the Appropriation Act, will allow for the expenditure of grants by the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board. Additionally, the language provides that the creation of the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Foundation to support the Board satisfies the intent of Enactment 4 of Chapters 778 and 779 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Provide staff to implement interstate pipeline safety program

Provides resources in the second year to implement the provisions of Chapter 261 of the Acts of Assembly of 2016. Chapter 261 authorizes the agency to act as an agent, upon designation by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, to implement the interstate pipeline safety program pursuant to the Federal Act for interstate pipeline.

Fund rent expenses of new headquarters

Supports the increase in rent expenses to occupy space in Main Street Centre. The agency will relocate from the Pocahontas Building to Main Street Centre in the first year as part of the Capitol Square Complex Renovation Project.

Increase appropriation for lottery equipment

Increases appropriation in the first year for the purchase of equipment provided to lottery retailers.

Authorize funding to support the SOAR Virginia Program

Authorizes up to $2.0 million nongeneral fund for the SOAR Virginia Program. Funding includes an increase in appropriation of $1.0 million and the use of $1.0 million of existing appropriation. Language is included that requires the prePAID fund to have an actuarial fund value of at least 100 percent for these funds to be used for SOAR Virginia.

Align fund details between PB and Cardinal systems

A technical amendment to adjust fund details for both dollars and positions to align the Performance Budgeting (PB) system with the state's accounting system (Cardinal). This action is required to eliminate annual PB transactions that would be needed to align the systems each fiscal year.

Capture personnel savings

Captures personnel savings primarily from restructuring the apprenticeship program.

Eliminate vacant human resources analyst position

Captures personnel savings by eliminating a vacant human resources analyst position.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Provide protection to Virginia workers and businesses

Provides additional general fund appropriation to fill vacant positions in the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program, Voluntary Protection Program, and Consultative Services to allow the agency to maintain an adequate number of safety positions and enhance programs that encourage employers to operate a safe work environment.

Remove unnecessary nongeneral fund appropriation

Eliminates unneeded federal appropriation.

Assess the future state of behavioral health and developmental services

Provides funds for an independent contractor to study and design the state's community mental health services delivery system. Funds will be used to conduct an assessment of currently available services and a gap study, in addition to a high-level design of efforts to ensure same-day access for individuals accessing services through community services boards. In addition, the study will include an assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' organizational structure.

Fund operating costs of new headquarters

Supports the operating expenses of the agency's new Richmond headquarters.

Develop medical fee services department

Provides staff to implement the provisions of Chapter 279 of the Acts of Assembly of 2016. The legislation directs the commission to adopt regulations establishing fee schedules setting the maximum pecuniary liability of the employer for medical services provided to an injured person pursuant to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act in the absence of a contract under which the provider has agreed to accept a specified amount for the medical services.

Fund human resource position

Provides appropriation for a human resource position in the second year. The full-time equivalent position will support the areas of recruitment, benefits, time and attendance, training, Cardinal, performance evaluations, and special projects.

Transfer appropriation and position to establish the Virginia International Trade Corporation

Transfers funding and one position currently assigned to the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to the newly established Virginia International Trade Corporation (VITC). The position was provided during the 2016 Session to assist with the establishment of VITC.

Provide appropriation for public procurement professional development programs

Provides additional nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect projected expenditure and revenue levels for public procurement professional development activities of the Division of Purchases and Supply. Increased expenditures and revenues are the result of a new Virginia Contracting Master Program and increased participation in the annual Public Procurement Forum.

Reduce discretionary spending and realize turnover and vacancy savings

Reduces or delays discretionary spending items and manages hiring actions in order to realize savings from turnover and vacancies among general fund programs.

Capture savings from vacant position in the Director's Office

Continues the savings strategy included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Transfer testing of sexually transmitted diseases to the Department of Health

Transfers responsibility for the testing of sexually transmitted diseases from the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services to the Department of Health.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Fund ongoing cost to maintain federal food safety laboratory testing standards

Supports ongoing costs of maintaining compliance with federal standards for food safety testing at the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services following the expiration of a federal grant.

Utilize alternative laboratory testing method

Reflects ongoing savings from a strategy included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan, which adopts pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) in place of conventional and molecular methods for Salmonella serotyping. PFGE is already performed on all Salmonella for DNA fingerprinting and has recently shown to be a serotyping tool for most serotypes of Salmonella, eliminating the need for conventional and molecular serotyping.

Increase drinking water laboratory testing fees

Adjusts the drinking water testing fee schedule of the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services to fully recover testing costs. Drinking water testing services are offered to public water supply systems for testing required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

Capture savings from vacant entry level position in the Director's Office

Defers filling an entry level position in the Director's Office.

Increase appropriation for newborn screening and laboratory certification services

Provides nongeneral fund appropriation for the Consolidated Laboratory Services enterprise fund to reflect projected expenditure and revenue levels for newborn screening and laboratory certification services provided by the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services.

Adjust internal service fund appropriation for the Division of Real Estate Services

Provides appropriation to reflect expenditure and revenue levels driven primarily by increased lease payment obligations and implementation of a new state property management system.

Allocate laboratory media services costs to appropriate funding sources

Allocates costs of the media services section of the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) to appropriate nongeneral fund revenue sources. The media services section is responsible for preparing and maintaining a supply of high-quality media and reagents for use by scientists throughout DCLS.

Defer special projects at the Executive Mansion

Defers projects at the Executive Mansion.

Align contract managers and support staff cost with appropriate funding source

Shifts three contract managers and two support staff positions from the general fund to the proper nongeneral fund source. The positions primarily support the Virginia Strategic Sourcing Initiative and will be funded from its nongeneral fund revenue sources.

Shift Emergency Preparedness Officer position to nongeneral fund

Transfers costs of an Emergency Preparedness Officer position to the internal service fund of the Statewide Building Management Program. The duties of this position fully support the program, which is funded from fees assessed for the rental and management of state office space and other facilities.

Repair the exterior envelope of Main Street Centre

Addresses deficiencies identified in the exterior envelope of the Main Street Centre Building.

Increase Literary Fund support for school employee retirement contributions

Adjusts the amount of Literary Funds used to support public school employee retirement contributions based on the latest estimates provided by the Department of Treasury.

Remove salary increase for public school positions

Removes funding provided for the state's share of a two percent salary increase for instructional and support positions recognized by the Standards of Quality (SOQ) funding model, which would have been effective December 1, 2016. Pursuant to Item 475 P.2., Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly, these amounts are to be unallotted if a revenue reforecast is required.

Update cost of National Board Certification Program

Updates the cost of bonus payments under the National Board Certification Program based on the actual number of classroom teachers in Virginia's public schools who hold certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Update sales tax revenues for public education based on October 2016 forecast

Updates sales tax dedicated to public education based on the Department of Taxation's October 2016 education sales tax forecast.

Provide Funding for Summer Cyber Camps

Provides funding to continue state support of summer cyber camps. These camps were established in the summer of 2016 using one-time funding from available program balances in the Targeted Extended School Year grants program.

Provide bonus for public school positions

Provides funding for the state's share of a one-time one and one-half percent bonus for instructional and support positions recognized by the Standards of Quality (SOQ) funding model and Academic Year Governor's Schools, effective December 1, 2017.

Capture savings from teacher improvement initiative appropriation

Captures general fund savings from the teacher improvement initiative appropriation based on lower than anticipated program participation.

Update costs of incentive programs

Adjusts funding for certain educational programs that exceed the foundation of the Standards of Quality. These programs are designed to address educational needs of specific targeted student populations. Funding for these programs is primarily formula-driven and subject to changes in fall membership, participation rates, and test scores.

Update costs of Lottery programs

Adjusts funding for Lottery-funded programs based on actual and updated projections for participation.

Technical Language Amendment to COCA rates

Modifies language to properly reflect that the Cost of Competing Adjustment (COCA) for support positions is funded in both years of the 2016-2018 biennium.

Capture savings from revised student enrollment projections

Updates Standards of Quality costs using enrollment projections based on the latest fall membership counts, which are lower than projected for 2017.

Correct data used in VPI calculations for the City of Buena Vista

Corrects Head Start data used in the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) calculations for the City of Buena Vista.

Repurpose math and science teacher recruitment initiative pilot appropriation to fund the state's Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT) contract

Repurposes appropriation from Item 138.G.3 of Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly, to fund administration of the Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT), which will allow the state to continue offering a required algebra diagnostic test at no cost to localities.

Capture savings from math and science teacher recruitment initiative pilot appropriation

Captures general fund savings from Item 138.G.3 of Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly. As of FY 2017, this appropriation is no longer required for its intended purpose.

Update sales tax revenues for public education based on December 2016 forecast

Updates sales tax dedicated to public education based on the Department of Taxation's December 2016 education sales tax forecast.

Update costs of categorical programs

Adjusts funding for certain educational programs that exceed the foundation of the Standards of Quality. State or federal statutes or regulations mandate most categorical programs. These adjustments update the cost of continuing the current programs with the required data revisions.

Update sales tax distribution for school age population

Updates the sales tax distribution to local school divisions based on the latest yearly estimate of school age population.

Update sales tax revenues for public education based on May 2016 forecast

Updates sales tax dedicated to public education based on the Department of Taxation's May 2016 education sales tax forecast.

Increase funding for the Teacher Residency Program

Provides additional funding to support the effort of attracting, training, and retaining quality teachers in under-performing schools.

Add Language in the Appropriation Act to Expand the use of Traineeships for Education of Special Education Personnel

Adds budget language to allow full expenditure of the current Special Education Endorsement Program appropriation by more accurately reflecting actual student workload and current higher education tuition rates.

Add language to redirect uncommitted Teach for America appropriation to the Teacher Residency program

Adds budget language to redirect any uncommitted Teach for America (TFA) appropriation to the Teacher Residency program in anticipation that TFA will not expand to Virginia in time to use the 2016-2018 biennium appropriation. Any commitments to TFA would take precedence over redirection of funds to Teacher Residency.

Supplant general fund appropriation with increased DMV revenues for driver education

Supplants general fund support with increased levels of Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) revenues for the portion of Basic Aid that supports driver education.

Fund planning for a Governor's School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Provides funding to plan for a summer Governor’s School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Update Lottery proceeds for public education

Adjusts funding to reflect an increase in the estimate of Lottery proceeds by $47.1 million in 2017 and $5.3 million in 2018. The 2017 increase reflects $33.2 million additional Lottery revenues collected in 2016, $5.3 million additional Lottery revenues projected for 2017, and $8.6 million shown as cash on the balance sheet for the Lottery Proceeds Fund.

Update program participation for Remedial Summer School and English as a Second Language

Updates costs of the Remedial Summer School and English as a Second Language programs to reflect actual enrollment for FY 2017 and revised projections for FY 2018.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce general fund deposit to Virginia Land Conservation Fund

Decreases funding for the Virginia Land Conservation Fund. With this reduction, $900,000 will be available for each of the four land conservation grant categories, and $900,000 will be available for the Virginia Outdoors Foundation's Open-Space Preservation Fund.

Enable the acquisition of land with nongeneral funds

Authorizes the department to acquire in-holdings and land contiguous to an existing state park to curb potential development and encourage land conservation. This amendment is language-only.

Supplant general fund appropriation with nongeneral fund interest revenue

Supplants general fund support with nongeneral fund dollars. The department will utilize $30,138 from the Virginia Land Conservation Fund and $45,348 combined from the Water Quality Improvement Fund and Virginia Natural Resource Commitment Fund. The usage of interest earnings is authorized in statute and through budgetary language for these funds. The agency has sufficient nongeneral fund appropriation to support this shift of funding.

Eliminate four positions

Eliminates the Environmental Education Unit. This is a continuation of a strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Acquisition of land for Natural Area Preserves

Provides additional sources of nongeneral fund appropriation to acquire and preserve natural areas.

Acquisition of land for State Parks

Provides additional nongeneral fund appropriation to acquire state park land, primarily in-holding and adjoining properties to protect the continuity of various state parks.

Fund increasing caseload and service costs

Funds the anticipated caseload and expenditure growth for services provided to youth through the Children's Services Act. The program is anticipated to grow at approximately 6 percent each year, with the majority of growth occurring in the area of private special education services, which are mandated by federal law.

Change funding source for a Finance Division position

Changes the support for a finance position from general fund to nongeneral funds.

Provide continued support for the Student Growth Model

Continues funding in the second year for a student growth model pilot program to provide personalized instructional and academic planning for students, facilitate data-driven school improvement efforts, and support the state's accountability and accreditation systems.

Consolidate Technology Innovation and IT Management Positions

Combines the responsibilities of Technology Innovation and Information Technology Management into one position by eliminating a vacant position.

Reduce eMedia funding

Reduces new funding provided for eMediaVA, the platform used by the Department of Education to offer online courses. The Department of Education will modify its eMediaVA contract to reduce deliverables commensurate with the reduction in funding.

Eliminate a School Improvement Position

Eliminates one of two school improvement positions funded in Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly. This position is not yet filled.

Eliminate a Facilities Efficiency position

Eliminates one full-time equivalent position and partial funding provided for a facilities and pupil transportation efficiency position in Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly. The Department of Education will assign the facilities efficiency duties to current staff and retain funding for a wage pupil transportation efficiency position.

Eliminate a Professional Development Position

Eliminates one of two professional development positions funded in Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly. This position is not yet filled.

Increase funding for the Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT)

Repurposes appropriation from Item 138.G.3 of Chapter 780, 2016 Acts of Assembly, to fund administration of the Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT), which will allow the state to continue offering a required algebra diagnostic test at no cost to localities.

Change funding source for a State Operated Programs position

Changes the support of a State Operated Programs position from general fund to nongeneral funds.

Transfer administration of federal food programs from the Department of Health to the Department of Education

Transfers administration of the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program from the Virginia Department of Health to the Virginia Department of Education.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce teacher evaluation training funding

Removes half of the Department of Education's appropriation to provide performance evaluation training to teachers, principals, division superintendents, and other affected school division personnel in support of the transition from continuing employment contracts to annual employment contracts for teachers and principals. This program has been in effect for several years, and funding for the program has declined over the years given a reduced need for services.

Reduce training funding

Reduces funding for principal professional development in under-performing schools given fewer principals left to train. Also reduces funding to establish criteria for local school divisions requesting teacher and principal professional development of issues related to high-needs students. This is centralized, Department of Education-coordinated training, with assistance from higher education providers.

Reduce Information Technology Academy funding

Decreases from $1.5 million to $1.3 million the Department of Education's (DOE) Information Technology Academy appropriation by reducing the professional development component for teachers and certain instructional materials for students, but retaining full credentialing services to students. DOE will offset the reduction where possible with existing agency resources.

Reduce kindergarten readiness assessment funding

Reduces from $1.0 million to $900,000 support for developing and implementing a new assessment tool of children to determine kindergarten readiness. The Department of Education will modify its agreement with the University of Virginia to reduce the scope of services commensurate with the reduction in funding.

Reduce funding for enhancements to the School Performance Report Card

Reduces the Department of Education's (DOE) school performance report card appropriation from $250,000 to $100,000. DOE's development of the school quality profile, an enhancement of the school performance report card, will occur over several years at a slower rate or with a more limited scope.

Increase funding for Instructional Improvement System (formerly Educational Information Management System)

Provides additional funding to support statewide access to the Department of Education's Instructional Improvement System at no cost to local school divisions.

Eliminate appropriation for staff positions

Eliminates appropriation for staff positions.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan, with an adjustment to have fewer positions eliminated.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Adjust appropriation to reflect current services

Aligns the agency's budget to reflect current operations. Appropriation is 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.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the College of William and Mary by five percent.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support undergraduate financial assistance

Adjusts appropriation to reflect additional undergraduate financial aid approved by the institution's board of visitors.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect increased tuition and fee revenues

Adjusts appropriation to reflect the budget approved by the board of visitors to support the institution's educational and general programs.

Renovate Dormitories

Provides additional funding to include the renovation of Landrum Hall, a 231 bed, 52,000 gross square feet dormitory. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(c) revenue bonds.

Construct West Utilities Plant

Provides 9(d) revenue bonds for the project that was authorized by Chapters 759 and 769, 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the University of Virginia by five percent.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional financial aid revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation from tuition revenue to support student financial aid as approved by the institution's board of visitors.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by five percent.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional tuition and various fee-related revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation in educational and general programs to reflect various instructional charges, veterinary hospital services, continuing education, and miscellaneous sales and service revenue.

Construct VT Carilion Research Institute Biosciences Addition

Provides 9(d) bond authority to finance the nongeneral fund component of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute Biosciences Addition. The project was approved in Chapters 759 and 769 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Renovate Holden Hall (Engineering)

Provides 9(d) bond authority to finance the nongeneral fund component of the School of Engineering capital project, Holden Hall. The project was approved in Chapters 759 and 769 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Construct Central Chiller Plant, Phase II

Provides 9(d) bond authority to finance the nongeneral fund component of the Central Chiller Plant capital project. The project was approved in Chapters 759 and 769 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to reflect additional patient care revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to support continuing operations and strategic growth initiatives in the areas of cardiology, neurosurgery and cancer. Supporting investments include maintaining current physical plant, investments in technology including Electronic Medical Records and medical equipment related to patient care.

Adjust boundary line for the George C. Marshall Research Foundation

Provides authority to complete a boundary line adjustment on the Institute's post for a parcel conveyed to the George C. Marshall Research Foundation.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase auxiliary nongeneral fund appropriation

Adjusts appropriation authority to reflect increased funding for auxiliary enterprise programs.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the Virginia Military Institute by five percent.

Reduce tuition for out-of-state National Guard personnel

Backfills tuition lost by providing in-state tuition to out-of-state Virginia National Guard members, per proposed legislation. The majority of these individuals attend the Virginia Military Institute.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Construct an addition to M.T. Carter Building

Provides supplemental funding for the construction of an approximately 13,800 square foot annex to the existing M.T. Carter Agricultural Research facility located on Virginia State University's main campus. The annex will provide space for critical emerging research issues in agriculture with specific emphasis on food science, environmental and plant science, animal science, biology, and nanotechnology. The new addition will be supported by federal funds.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation to more accurately reflect sponsored programs activity

Reduces nongeneral fund appropriation in sponsored programs to more accurately reflect expenditure activity during the biennium.

Transfer general fund support between programs

Transfers general fund support from sponsored programs to educational and general programs to accurately reflect central appropriation adjustments in the institution's biennium budget.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Longwood University by five percent.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Replace Steam Distribution System Wheeler Mall - 08150 9(d) Debt Service Authorization

Replaces, repairs, and reconfigures elements of the underground steam distribution system in the Wheeler Mall area of the Longwood University campus. This portion of the project will be financed from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds.

Correct language for Belmont and James Monroe Museum

Attributes funding to the correct museum.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Adjust nongeneral fund revenues for auxiliary programs

Adjusts appropriation authority to reflect increased funding for auxiliary enterprise programs.

Reallocate funds for fringe benefit rate changes

Transfers funding for health insurance rate increases to Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.

Correct funding allocation between Belmont and James Monroe Museum

Transfers funding to the correct program.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the University of Mary Washington by five percent.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for education and general program

Aligns nongeneral fund appropriation in the education and general program with projected revenue.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to James Madision University by five percent.

Reallocate auxiliary appropriation

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriations within the program to reflect projected spending.

Construct West Campus Parking Deck

Provides funding to construct a 680-space parking deck to address the parking shortfall on the university's campus. The project will be financed from the issuance of 9(d) bonds and university auxiliary funds.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Radford University by five percent.

Transfer federal funds between programs

Transfers federal appropriation between service areas to better align appropriation with planned expenditures.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support auxiliary enterprise activities

Adjusts appropriation to address increased expenditures associated with enrollment growth and the board of visitors' approval of the institution's housing, board, and student activity fee increases.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Old Dominion University by five percent.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to reflect increased tuition and fee revenues

Adjusts appropriation and positions to reflect the budget approved by the board of visitors to support the institution's educational and general programs.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support undergraduate financial assistance

Adjusts appropriation to reflect additional undergraduate financial aid approved by the institution's board of visitors.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Reconstruct the Stadium at Foreman Field

Provides funding for the demolition of the existing 1930s clamshell stadium, while retaining the south end zone building and parking structure completed in 2009 and the north end zone bleacher stands renovated at the same time. The clamshell seating would be replaced by top loaded seating grandstands on the east and west sides of the stadium. When completed, this project will provide approximately 22,000 seats with the potential to grow capacity as demand warrants. This project will be funded by a combination of institutional funds and 9(d) revenue bonds.

Registration of peer recovery specialists and qualified mental health professionals

Authorizes registration of peer recovery specialists and qualified mental health professionals by the Board of Counseling who meet the qualifications set forth in regulations to be promulgated within 280 days of enactment. It would also add registered practitioners to the list of professionals who are required as mental health providers to protect third parties and notify clients about the right to report to the department any unethical, fraudulent or unprofessional conduct.

Appropriation increase for additional space

Increases the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation to acquire additional space within the current building. The additional space will allow the agency to enhance customer service, expand and improve its call center operation, and mitigate the security risk associated with receiving onsite payments.

Increase appropriation for previously approved positions

Increases the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation associated with six positions approved in the 2016 Appropriation Act. The initial bill did not include the corresponding appropriation.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station by five percent.

Reduce nongeneral fund appropriation to more accurately reflect activity in extension programs

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to align revenues with anticipated expenditures during the 2016-2018 biennium.

Increase appropriation for per diem and compensation rate changes

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to cover compensation and per diem rate changes.

Fund New Full-Time Receptionist Position

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation and adds one support staff.

Fund Internal IT Audit

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to cover the cost of audit compliance with information technology standards.

Funding to support security related services

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to cover the cost of security related services during exams, hearings, and board meetings.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional auxiliary enterprise revenue

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation to address increased expenditures associated with current debt service schedules and the recent addition of the basketball training facility. In addition, increased funding will support student work study, dining and housing contracts, safety and security improvements to parking decks, increased student services ranging from additional staffing for Title IX to increased counseling staff to testing coordination staff for the Office of Disability Services, continuation of the new RamTech store, and providing on-site technology services.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional tuition and fee revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to account for higher tuition and fee collections. Under the university's new per credit hour model, students are taking more credit hours than expected, causing collections to be higher than originally projected.

Transfer nongeneral fund appropriation between programs

Transfers nongeneral funds from educational and general programs to student financial aid to support need-based financial aid as approved by the institution's board of visitors.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional grants and contract revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to support increased activity in the university's sponsored research programs.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Virginia Commonwealth University by five percent.

Supplant reductions with nongeneral fund resources

Reallocate nongeneral fund resources to support base operations and conservation activities.

Amend appropriation act language to account for entertainment expenses

Amends language relating to the collection and expenditure of entertainment expenses by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to comply with recommendations of the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA). Previously, private donations and other funds expended for entertainment purposes were held in local accounts outside of the state treasury. As a component of the museum’s efforts to address recommendations from the APA, these local funds will now be deposited with the State Treasury and the expenditure will be recorded in the state's accounting system.

Reduce conservation activities

Utilize in-house staffing instead of outsourcing for selected conservation projects.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce administration costs

The museum will reduce discretionary and nonpersonal services expenses across departments. Target reductions include printing, travel, office supplies, maintenance, and uniform replacements.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional donor revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to account for increased donations from the foundation, corporations, and individuals to support strategic planning initiatives included in the museum's strategic plan, Plan 2020. Currently, the majority of private contributions are dedicated to the conservation center and statewide education.

Supplant reductions for exhibition planning and productions

The museum will use nongeneral fund resources for exhibition planning and production costs.

Reduce discretionary expenses

Reduce customizations for web development and renegotiate the security contract.

Leave open positions unfilled

Leaves open interpreter positions vacant.

Transfer general fund expenditures to nongeneral fund

Reduces general fund expenditures by supplanting with nongeneral funds.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to support auxiliary enterprise activities

Adjusts appropriation to reflect increased expenditures associated with food and residential services.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Richard Bland College by five percent.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to Christopher Newport University by five percent.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for auxiliary debt service

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation for auxiliary debt service to allow Christopher Newport University to make debt service payments.

Increase appropriation in auxiliary enterprise programs

Adjusts nongeneral fund appropriation in the auxiliary enterprise program to align with expenditures.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for student financial assistance

Adjusts appropriation to accommodate additional expenditures in student financial assistance.

Increase funding for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program

Provides additional funding to address the expected growth of participation in this program.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce support for the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA)

Reduces funding to the VIVA Program by five percent.

Reduce support for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS)

Removes a wage position supporting the VLDS.

Increase funding for the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program

Provides additional funding to address the higher than expected demand for the incentive funding of this program in support of individuals pursuing credentials and certifications for high demand jobs.

Reduce support for the Fund for Excellence and Innovation Program

Reduces funding by 7.5 percent.

Hold positions vacant

Delays filling positions.

Reduce support for the Virginia Women's Leadership Program

Reduces the annual award amount to Mary Baldwin University by 7.5 percent.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Transfers FY 2018 undergraduate financial aid funding budgeted under the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017 to each institution of higher education.

Reduce wage staff expenses

Reduces the use of wage positions for special assignments.

Eliminate internship program

Removes funding for sponsored student internships at the Commonwealth's public and private higher education institutions.

Transfer two nongeneral fund positions

Transfers two unfunded positions between service areas to support higher education coordination and review services. Sufficient funds exist to support the positions.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the University of Virginia's College at Wise by five percent.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation and a position to reflect additional grant and contract revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional federal and state grants awarded to the college to support jobs in the region.

Increase nongeneral fund position level

Adjusts the nongeneral fund position level to support growing needs of the college in the following areas: educational and general programs, auxiliary programs, and sponsored programs.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to reflect additional tuition and fee revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to support educational and general programs through tuition and fee increases approved by the board of visitors last spring.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional tuition revenue for student aid

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to support additional student financial aid through tuition revenue as approved by the board of visitors..

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation and positions to reflect additional auxiliary enterprise revenue

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation to support auxiliary enterprise programs, specifically for dining services as well as other program increases.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to George Mason University by five percent.

Increase Workforce Opportunities Investment Act appropriation

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to align with revenue associated with workforce investment grants.

Adjust appropriation to education and general higher education operating funds

Aligns higher education operating fund appropriation with anticipated education and general expenditures.

Recover nongeneral fund cost of Virginia Retirement System payment

Recovers the general fund equivalent of the nongeneral fund portion of the prepayment made to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to reduce VRS rates per employee. The FY 2018 amount is a one-time adjustment.

Transfer appropriation within workforce development program

Transfers appropriation within the program to support non-credit instruction.

Allocate undergraduate financial aid

Provides undergraduate financial aid in FY 2018 equal to the amount appropriated in FY 2017.

Update language to reflect establishment of the Shared Services Center

Updates language to allow the Commonwealth to delegate procurement authority to the Virginia Community College System, which can then delegate authority to its Shared Services Center and individual community colleges.

Remove federal student financial assistance appropriation related to new disbursement procedure

Removes federal financial aid appropriation which is no longer needed to disburse financial aid refunds to students. Refunds are now processed through a contracted third party.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the Virginia Community College System by five percent.

Fund adult services and adult protective services case management system operations

Covers the on-going operating costs associated with 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.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Move funding for adult protective services (APS) curriculum developer

Transfers funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS) to support a part-time adult protective services curriculum developer. There is a companion amendment in DSS.

Expand ombudsman services to meet federal MLTSS requirements

Adds funding and positions to expand the state Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman to support Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program, known as Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus), when it is implemented in Virginia. The added staff will be focused exclusively on CCC Plus and will therefore be eligible for federal matching dollars.

Move Birmingham Green appropriation

Transfers funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS) to contract with Birmingham Green to provide residential services to low-income, disabled individuals. There is a companion amendment in DSS.

Capture administrative savings

Generates administrative savings by streamlining operations and reducing discretionary expenses.

Decrease general fund support for training of non-VR citizens

Reduces funding for training individuals whose cost cannot be covered by federal vocational rehabilitation revenue.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce state support

Reduces state support to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science by five percent.

Transfer general fund appropriation for the Marine Conservation Fellowship Program between service areas

Transfers general fund support in FY 2018 for the establishment of a marine conservation fellowship program from instruction to academic service within the institution's educational and general programs to more accurately reflect the intended purpose for this funding.

Reduce state support

Reduces the Eastern Virginia Medical School's state general fund support by five percent, excluding indigent care and financial aid. The medical school will supplant reductions with nongeneral fund resources where possible.

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 Virginia Wine Promotion Fund. This deposit is required in the Code of Virginia.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Transfer positions and operating costs to nongeneral fund resources

Transfers vacant, general fund positions in various Consumer Protection program areas to nongeneral fund programs. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce expenditures for information technology contractors

Captures savings generated through decreased expenditures for information technology contractors. The department has reduced its reliance on contractors by increasing the number of information technology positions within the agency. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Implement strategies to enhance produce safety using federal grant funding

Provides federal appropriation and nongeneral fund positions to implement the Produce Safety Rule. The program will help to ensure the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption.

Discontinue the Beehive Grant Program

Discontinues the Beehive Grant Program. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Replace Virginia Wine Distribution Company funding with nongeneral fund revenue

Replaces a portion of general fund appropriation for the Virginia Wine Distribution Company with nongeneral fund appropriation and revenue. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce deposit to the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund

Reduces the general fund deposit to the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Capture rent savings from reduced space allocation

Captures savings by reducing the department's space allocation in the Oliver Hill Building. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Eliminate specialty crop research funding

Eliminates funding for research, development, and the applied commercialization of specialty crops, or crops that are not currently available under widespread commercial production in Virginia.

Implement tiered fee structure for food establishment inspection program

Replaces the current $40 annual inspection fee that is paid by each business that processes, manufactures, stores, or sells food with a three-tiered fee structure. Based on the establishment's square footage, the fee structure will range from $40 to $575, with home-based operations remaining at the $40 fee level. Four general fund supported positions will be transferred to nongeneral fund support based on this revenue; the revenue will also support one new administrative employee.

Reduce deposit to the Farmland Preservation Fund

Decreases the general fund deposit to the Farmland Preservation Fund. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Eliminate funding for wildlife damage management program

Eliminates the general fund match provided to the United States Department of Agriculture Fish and Wildlife Services for the wildlife damage management program. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Participate in the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Provides federal appropriation to allow the department to participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program works to improve the health of elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious US Department of Agriculture foods. The department will distribute food and administrative funds through existing agreements with food banks associated with the Federation of Virginia Food Banks.

Eliminate Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund position

Eliminates one of two new positions provided during the 2016 Session for administration of the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The position is vacant.

Reduce funding for international marketing and reverse trade missions

Decreases funding for targeted international marketing activities. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reflect projected transfer for various settlements

Reflect October Savings Plan agency resource related savings strategies

Reflects savings strategies for various Executive Department agencies as included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan for FY 2017.

Reflect net change in starting balance

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Reflect August reforecast of general fund revenue and transfers

None

Recognize revenue associated with Occupational Safety and Health penalties

None

Supplant general fund capital outlay balances with bond proceeds

Tax Amnesty

Reflect tax policy change impact on 0.375 cent transfer

None

Reflect technical changes in various Department of Taxation responsible transfers

Tighten sales tax nexus

Prevent double dipping by requiring an addback of deductions for which a tax credit is also claimed

None

Reflect required adjustments to balance from the balance sheet

None

Reflect November adjustment to ABC profits transfer

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Withdraw from Revenue Stabilization Fund

None

Reflect tax credit policy changes

Adjust accelerated sales tax

Reflect November adjustments to the reforecast of general fund revenue and 0.375 cent sales tax transfers

Reduce funding for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program

Decreases general fund support for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, a new program that provides grants on a competitive basis to elevate the readiness of sites for economic development projects.

Eliminate India lead generation and representation contract

Discontinues the lead generation contract for India as the number of leads and projects generated by this contract has decreased.

Reduce funding for the State Trade and Export Promotion program

Reduces funding for the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant (STEP) by five percent. STEP is designed to enhance exports by small businesses.

Reduce support for international trade shows

Reduces general fund support provided during the 2016 Session to assist companies attend trade shows. This new program provides grants to companies to attend trade shows and market their products. The savings represent a 10 percent reduction in funds.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce pass-through funding for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Reduces pass-through funding for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). After this reduction, $925,000 will be available in FY 2018 for CCAM.

Reduce variable operating expenses

Reduces discretionary spending throughout the Partnership.

Eliminate vacant position in the Virginia Jobs Investment Program

Eliminates support for one of three new positions funded during the 2016 Session. This reduction does not impact the program's grant funding.

Reduce the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program

Decreases additional funding for the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program (VALET) provided during the 2016 General Assembly Session by five percent. VALET is a two-year business acceleration program that provides companies with funding for use toward export related expenses, sales plan development, and international research.

Reduce funding for the Virginia International Trade Alliance

Reduces funding for the Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL) by five percent. VITAL is a program by which the Virginia Economic Development Partnership collaborates with Virginia colleges, trade associations, and the Chamber of Commerce to assist companies in exporting their products.

Reduce funding for the Going Global Defense Initiative

Decreases funding for the program by five percent. The remaining funds are sufficient to execute the program's objectives, which include assistance with strategy, export compliance, matchmaking, and translation to eligible defense-related companies.

Reduce support for the Brownfields Restoration and Redevelopment Assistance Fund

Reduces $1.3 million of a total of $2.25 million of general fund appropriation for the program. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Establish internal audit position

Provides support for an internal audit position. The position will report directly to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors. Responsibilities will include ensuring that policies and procedures are efficiently followed by staff, monitoring and reporting on the status of the implementation of recommendations in the November Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission report, and carrying out board-directed audit activities.

Transfer support for international trade to establish the Virginia International Trade Corporation

Transfers appropriation associated with the International Trade Division of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to the newly established Virginia International Trade Corporation pursuant to Chapter 749 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

Decrease support for sponsorships

Decreases support for specialized events, both in marketing and general economic development.

Defer deposit to the Pulp, Paper, and Fertilizer Advanced Manufacturing Performance Grant Fund

Shifts the general fund deposit to the Pulp, Paper, and Fertilizer Advanced Manufacturing Performance Grant Fund in FY 2017 to FY 2018 to coincide with anticipated investment and job creation performance grant awards.

Defer payment to support an aerospace engine facility

Adjusts the appropriation provided to support the location of an aerospace engine facility based on projected investment gains and job creation. Nongeneral fund appropriation is provided for payment of grants.

Provide funding to meet economic development incentive commitment

Provides for the deposit of general fund appropriation to the Advanced Shipbuilding Production Facility Grant Fund to meet an economic development incentive commitment.

Adjust funding for incentive grants

Captures savings associated with a revised schedule of anticipated Virginia Investment Partnership and Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant payments, and appropriates nongeneral fund cash previously deposited for payments that did not occur as scheduled.

Establish the Virginia International Trade Corporation

Creates the Virginia International Trade Corporation (VITC) as a separate state entity pursuant to Chapter 749 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly, beginning July 1, 2017. The appropriation consists of funding associated with the International Trade Division of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, as well as funding tied to one position provided under the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to assist with the creation of VITC. Lastly, additional funding is provided to address administrative functions related to the status of VITC as a state entity.

Reduce funding for the Spearhead Trails Initiative

Decreases the appropriation provided to the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority for the Spearhead Trails Initiative by seven and a half percent.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce funding for various sponsorships

Decreases support for sponsorship activities.

Reduce funding for marketing activities

Decreases the appropriation allocated for the agency's various marketing activities.

Eliminate funding provided for the Vision Strategy

Removes appropriation provided for the Vision Strategy, a new initiative by the agency to expand and enhance research capabilities, marketing efforts, and social media platforms. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Provide funding for Asian market tourism promotion

Provides general fund appropriation to support tourism from India.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Utilize nongeneral fund cash to support the Small Business Jobs Grant Fund

Removes the general fund appropriation provided for deposit to the Small Business Jobs Grant Fund and authorizes the use of nongeneral fund appropriation to support the program. Sufficient, unobligated cash exists in the fund to support the appropriation.

Eliminate a vacant position in the Business Information Services program

Eliminates a vacant position in the agency's Business Information Center. The additional workload can be absorbed by existing staff. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Eliminate vacant position in administrative services

Captures savings by eliminating a vacant procurement and office support position. The additional workload can be absorbed by current staff. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce funding for the Small Business Investment Grant Fund

Decreases the general fund deposit to the Small Business Investment Grant Fund from $1.0 million to $819,753 in FY 2018.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reduce discretionary spending

Defers the replacement of network equipment that currently works properly, reduces discretionary personnel related expenses and the use of seasonal labor, and defers discretionary, non-capital repairs and maintenance. Continues savings strategies in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce administrative resources

Reduces printed and electronic materials to support awareness for the Commemoration.

Reduce marketing and communications support

Reduces marketing and communications support for partner programs and events.

Limit Commemoration events

Reduces the number of regional outreach events to promote statewide engagement.

Reduce funding for the 2019 Commemoration

Reduces funding supporting the 2019 Commemoration activities.

Reduce programs and partnerships

Reduces grants to partner organizations.

Limit the development and reach of tourism promotion

Reduces 2019 Commemoration tourism promotion to group tour market firms.

Limit marketing and communications reach

Reduces the number of promotional brochures promoting the 2019 Commemoration and places increased reliance on electronic communication channels and leveraged partner promotional efforts.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Utilize federal funds for catch assessment program

Utilizes Saltwater Recreational Fishing License revenue allocated to the catch assessment program to support law enforcement and fisheries management operations. Federal funds are available to support the catch assessment program. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Increase commercial fishing license fees

Increases various commercial fishing license fees in accordance with § 28.2-201, Code of Virginia, to generate revenue to replace general fund support in the law enforcement division.

Utilize federal funds to support data collection of river herring

Utilizes Commercial Fishing License revenue allocated to support data collection of river herring to support fisheries management activities. Federal funds are available to support the river herring project. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Capture turnover and vacancy savings

Captures turnover and vacancy savings associated with delays in hiring. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Restore funds to preserve the habitat management regulatory function

Restores general fund support in order to preserve the agency's core regulatory functions in the Habitat Management Division.

Adjust funding for the Commonwealth's share of the Tangier Island Seawall project

Adjusts the Commonwealth's share of costs associated with the Tangier Island Seawall Project. The adjustment is based on estimates provided by the Army Corps of Engineers.

End telephone registration component of the Fisheries Identification Program

Redirects Saltwater Recreational Fishing License funds, currently set aside to support the ability of saltwater anglers to register for the Fisheries Identification Program using a toll-free number, to support the law enforcement division. Registration will continue to be available both online and at the point of purchase of a saltwater recreational fishing license. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

End Virginia Saltwater Sport Fishing Tournament

Discontinues the Virginia Saltwater Sport Fishing Tournament. Going forward, moneys supporting the tournament will be redirected to law enforcement activities. Until the savings associated with ending the tournament are achieved, the Commission will utilize unobligated moneys generated from the sale of saltwater recreational licenses.

Begin privatization of oyster ground lease surveying services

Begins privatization of survey work required for oyster ground lease applications through savings achieved by a retirement.

Close Whitestone Field Office

Captures savings generated by consolidating field offices. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Use unallocated nongeneral funds to support law enforcement activities

Utilizes unallocated moneys generated from the sale of recreational and commercial fishing licenses to support activities in the law enforcement program. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Reduce nongeneral fund support for American eel assessment project

Utilizes Saltwater Recreational and Commercial Fishing License revenue, allocated to support an annual assessment of the American eel, to support law enforcement and fisheries management operations. Sufficient funds are available to support the annual assessment. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Increase special fund appropriation for lease

Increases nongeneral fund appropriation to account for the newly amended and restated Virginia International Gateway lease.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Implement a four-day work week

Mandates a four-day work week for the department's offices located in Big Stone Gap and Lebanon. The department currently utilizes this strategy in its Charlottesville office. The savings associated with this action will be in reduced gasoline and energy expenses.

Provide funding to support the development of solar energy in the Commonwealth

Supports development of the solar industry by deploying two low-interest loan strategies. The two strategies are a low-interest revolving loan program and a loan loss reserve fund.

Reduce discretionary expenses

Eliminates employee stipends for home internet, agency usage of personal cell phones and for carpooling. Also, captures savings by reducing travel expenditures for all divisions.

Supplant general fund support with nongeneral funds

Replaces a portion of general fund support in the Coal Environmental Protection and Land Reclamation Program with nongeneral funds generated by permit fees. The agency has sufficient nongeneral fund appropriation in this program to absorb the increase in expenditures.

Capture personnel savings

Captures savings across divisions by eliminating nonessential vacant positions, filing positions vacated by senior staff with junior staff, and where possible using nongeneral fund dollars. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Transfer remaining cash in the Biofuels Production Fund to the general fund

Transfers cash from the Biofuels Production Fund to the general fund. The Code of Virginia repeals the program effective July 1, 2017.

Ensure continued growth of the energy performance contracting program

Through budgetary language, allows public bodies to utilize cooperative procurement for the execution of energy-efficiency projects. Energy performance contracting (EPC) qualifies as construction as that term is defined in the Virginia Public Procurement Act. EPC has long successfully utilized cooperative procurement with public bodies across the Commonwealth.

Increase nongeneral fund appropriation

Aligns the budget to reflect actual expenditure patterns and increases transparency by reducing the need for administrative appropriation adjustments.

Reduce Reforestation of Timberlands funding

Reduces Reforestation of Timberlands funding. With this reduction, $1.53 million will remain available in FY 2018 to match revenue generated by the forest products tax to assist landowners reforest pine trees.

Establish water quality notification fee

Establishes a $100 water quality notification fee for enforcement of the silvicultural water quality law for the protection of water quality in the Commonwealth. Currently, these services are provided to landowners and logging operators at no cost. The anticipated revenue will be used to offset a portion of the cost of administering this activity.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Utilize federal funds

Replaces general fund appropriation with federal grant funds that have overlapping objectives.

Continue development of accounts receivable system

Authorizes, through budgetary language, the continued development of an accounts receivable system critical to the Reforestation of Timberlands program and the Nurseries program.

Eliminate vacant telecommunications specialist position

Eliminates support for a vacant telecommunications specialist position funded during the 2016 Session. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Authorize the sale of properties and timber

Authorizes the sale of five department owned properties and timber. The net proceeds of the sales will be deposited to the Nurseries Fund and the State Forest Land Fund to offset transfers from these two funds to the general fund. This language amendment supports a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Eliminate positions

Eliminates four positions within the agency, and consolidates two of the department's work areas. There are four layoffs associated with this action.

Specify uses of maintenance reserve allocation

Permits the use of maintenance reserve funds to maintain the museum's facilities and grounds in the best possible condition and to ensure that exhibits are functional and help fulfill the museum's educational mission.CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Preserve historical African-American graves and cemeteries

Provides general fund support for the preservation of historical African-American graves and cemeteries.

Reduce funding for the Civil War Historic Site Preservation Fund

Decreases the general fund deposit to the Civil War Historic Site Preservation Fund. This grant program is discretionary and awards are subject to appropriation. This is a continuation of a savings strategy included in the FY 2017 Savings Plan released in October 2016.

Capture savings from reduced museum programming and support

Eliminates one curatorial position and reduces by half the funding for one assistant exhibit manager position.

Supplant general fund with nongeneral funds

Supplants general fund with nongeneral funds from additional revenues.

Reduce building and grounds maintenance

Captures savings from reducing building and grounds maintenance.

Reduce administrative functions

Eliminates funding for four positions and reduces printing services.

Increase admissions and nongeneral fund revenues

Captures savings from general fund replaced by increased admission revenue.

Reduce museum programming and support

Eliminates a support position and reduces the security services contract.

Reduce targeted marketing initiatives

Reduces targeted trade and promotional initiatives for the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, marketing cooperative participation, and fundraising wage dollars.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Utilize alternative fund sources to support the Virginia Title V air program

Updates budgetary language to authorize the use of the Virginia Environmental Emergency Response Fund to support the Virginia program under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act. Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act requires each state to have an approved program for major stationary sources of air pollution.

Remove language prioritizing use of nutrient offsets

Strikes language in the Appropriation Act that places priority on nutrient offsets produced from facilities that generate electricity from animal waste when the Nutrient Offset Fund is used to purchase nutrient credits.

Supplant general fund support with Waste Tire funds for the Land Program

Replaces general fund appropriation in the agency's land protection program with revenue from the Waste Tire Fund.

Supplant general fund support with Vehicle Emissions Inspection Fund resources for the Air Program

Replaces general fund appropriation for the agency's air programs with Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund resources.

Transfer cash from the Hazardous Waste Permit Fund

Transfers unobligated cash from the Hazardous Waste Permit Fund to the general fund.

Transfer available funds to appropriate fund detail

Transfers planned appropriation to the appropriate fund detail. These changes are necessary to support the transition from CARS to Cardinal.

Adjust appropriation for new revenue estimate and program adjustments

Adjusts the nongeneral fund appropriation for agency programs in line with the available revenues projected in the November 2016 revenue forecast.

Provide additional positions for toll facility operations

Provides positions needed to manage the operations of new toll facilities currently planned to open later this biennium.

Adjust appropriation to reflect financial plan

Adjusts program appropriation amounts to conform to the final program amounts in the 2017-2022 six-year financial plan, as approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in June 2016.

Update language for debt service

Updates language to reflect latest debt service actuals and assumptions.

Increase percentage of administrative funds

Allows the Commonwealth Transportation Board to allocate up to seven percent of the revenues available each year in the Intercity Passenger Rail Operating and Capital Fund to support the costs of project development, project administration and project compliance for the Atlantic Gateway project.

Align budget with anticipated activities

Aligns the agency's budget with its anticipated FY 2018 operating plan.

Adjust appropriation to reflect agency payroll

Reclassifies appropriation to adjust payroll to the correct amount in total by program and fund.

Revert savings from consolidation of administration and management functions

Consolidates the management and administration functions of the agency's Environmental Health Hazards Control and Drinking Water Improvement programs. This strategy would remove funding for a vacant director position and would share a business manager. Both programs will still provide the same level of services after consolidation.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Capture administrative reorganization savings

Captures savings associated with a reorganization of administrative functions as a result of agency positions being vacant for a long period of time.

Increase restaurant inspection fee

Increases restaurant inspection fees to cover approximately one-third of the program costs and generate approximately $5.4 million for the agency and the locally administered health districts. Of that amount, $3.1 million GF represents the state share and $2.2 million represents the amount credited to the localities' share of the cooperative budget. The two locally administered health districts would generate an additional $1.1 million; since they collect their own revenue there is no balancing entry required as part of the cooperative budget.

Transfer responsibility for federal food programs to Department of Education

Transfers both federal food programs to the Department of Education (DOE). This amendment would also continue to fund the partially funded positions that would remain at the Department of Health (VDH) after the programs are transferred to DOE in their entirety.

Increase education and expand access to women’s reproductive health

Increases federal support for education and expanded access to women's reproductive health. The goal of this intervention is to remove barriers such as the financial and limited availability of Long Acting Reversible Contraception in order to increase access to and utilization of highly effective methods of contraception using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

Rename Fan Free Clinic to the Health Brigade

Updates the name of the Fan Free Clinic to the Health Brigade.

Modify Environmental Health's soil scientist services contract

Modifies an existing memorandum of understanding between the agency and Virginia Tech for the use of soil scientists to perform evaluations. The agency will shift to performing evaluations on a needs basis rather than the current practice of contracting for services from a certain number of soil scientists.

Assume responsibility for sexually transmitted disease testing

Transfers responsibility for sexually transmitted disease testing from the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) to the Department of Health (VDH). Testing is currently provided by DCLS for VDH's testing program. New grant requirements make it fiscally advantageous to the Commonwealth for VDH to contract for these services with the private sector.

Strike Paragraph Related to the VA Student Loan Repayment Program

Removes language directing the agency to contract with the Virginia Health Care Foundation to support the Virginia Loan Repayment Program. The language was added to the incorrect item in the budget. Also, funding for the program has been eliminated and without this amendment the agency would be directed to spend general fund dollars in the incorrect program area.

Eliminate general fund appropriation for the Virginia Student Loan Repayment Program

Eliminates the general fund appropriation for the Virginia Student Loan Repayment Program. The program does not have the proper funding level to provide services compared to the scope of need.

Revert nongeneral fund cash

Transfers nongeneral fund cash balances from various funds. The agency has identified eight funds from which the transfers will occur.

Establish fee for shellfish facility inspections

Establishes a fee for shellfish facility inspections to defray five percent of inspection service costs. The proposed fee for each type of facility is based on the minimum number of times per year that they are required to conduct inspections.

Transfer appropriation to the correct program

Realigns nongeneral fund resources from Health Research, Planning and Coordination to Administrative and Support Services, to account for where spending will occur. The transfer will align the appropriation to the correct program and is a net-sum zero transfer.

Reduce the pass-through appropriation to Hampton Roads Proton Beam Institute

Reduces the pass-through appropriation to Hampton Roads Proton Beam Institute by 7.5 percent in FY 18. This reduction was identified after careful consideration of each pass-through and their public health impact.

Update language addressing consolidation of CHIP of VA

Updates language to allow CHIP of VA or its successor to continue receiving general fund dollars as appropriated in the appropriation act.

Eliminate unspent match for federal grant

Captures savings from a general fund match requirement for a federal grant. Due to the grant's limited focus, the agency has historically had trouble finding interested sub-grantees.

Modify language pertaining to the sale of birth, marriage, and divorce records in the health districts

Improves the accessibility of the vital records, (birth, marriage, divorces) to citizens of the Commonwealth by providing them at the local health districts. Currently the districts only provide death records to the public. This amendment would also direct a 35 percent distribution of new vital record revenues collected in the local health districts to the central Division of Vital Records to maintain operations.

Require meningococcal vaccine prior to entering the sixth grade

Adds a requirement for one dose of meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine prior to entering the 6th grade. MCV4 vaccine was added to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule in 2006.

Consolidate and de-commission agency server hardware

Consolidates current servers and storage from standalone servers with direct access storage devices to a storage area network (SAN). SAN's are more efficient and effective technologies that can be upgraded more easily than direct access storage devices.

Reduce funding for contract reprocurements for fiscal year 2018

Captures funding associated with delayed reprocurements. Chapter 780 provided $800,000 general fund in FY 2018 for the agency to cover contract reprocurement costs. The anticipated procurements will now occur one year later than previously assumed; therefore only half of the funding for FY 2018 is necessary. All FY 2017 funding was captured as part of the 2017 savings plan.

Conduct readiness reviews for new managed care organizations

Provides funding to conduct readiness reviews for new managed care organizations (MCO). The new organizations would operate as part of the re-procured Medallion (4.0) program, which currently serves more than 700,000 individuals. A readiness review is an impartial assessment to assess a health plan’s preparedness to operate as a Medicaid MCO.

Fund medical services for involuntary mental commitments

Increases funding for the cost of hospital and physician services for persons subject to an involuntary mental commitment. The most recent forecast of expenditures projects higher FY 2018 costs than previously estimated.

Adjust Medicaid forecast to account for revised Medicare premiums

Accounts for Medicare premium rates that were finalized after the consensus Medicaid forecast was completed. During the development of the Medicaid forecast, due November 1, the Departments of Planning and Budget and Medical Assistance Services had to use preliminary assumptions on Medicare premium rates. Since the forecast was finalized, the federal government has released actual Medicare Part A, B, and D rates for FY 2017. The changes will allow the forecast to be lowered by $47.2 million total funds (over the biennium); thereby reducing the general fund need by $25.5 million.

Adjust appropriation to reflect current services

Adjusts the agency's base budget to reflect current operations. The amendment adds $8.0 million of federal appropriation in each year that was omitted in last year's budget. In addition, $20.0 million is reduced annually to reflect expected expenditures in the federal provider incentive payment program as more providers complete their payment cycles. This technical action makes the Appropriation Act more transparent and limits the need for administrative transactions.

Capture turnover and vacancy savings

Accounts for savings associated with agency positions being vacant for longer periods of time.

Assume a higher federal match rate for software licenses

Captures general fund savings associated with a higher federal match rate. Change in federal policy with respect to match rates for certain information technology expenses will allow the agency to reduce the state share of a large license cost from 50 percent to 25 percent.

Fund Medicaid utilization and inflation

Provides funding for the cost of Medicaid utilization and inflation as estimated in the most recent forecast expenditures.

Restore inflation for nursing facilities

Funds the full value of inflation, an adjustment of 2.5 percent, for nursing facilities in fiscal year 2018. Chapter 780 assumes an inflation adjustment of 1.25 percent in fiscal year 2018.

Comply with federal access requirements

Provides funding to comply with new federal requirements to conduct service access analysis. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated a new rule in November 2015 for the purpose of ensuring that states comply with access standards in the Social Security Act and regulations.

Perform federally required substance abuse (ARTS) waiver evaluation

Provides funding to conduct an independent evaluation of the new Addiction and Recovery Treatment (ARTS) benefit, as required by the federal government. During waiver negotiations in summer 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed the department that the Commonwealth must contract with external academic researchers to conduct an independent evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the state’s ARTS training and the impact of the ARTS benefit and waiver on members’ health outcomes, service utilization and health care costs.

Adjust institutional rate setting/auditing scope of work consistent with payment methodology changes

Transitions to more price-based (less cost-based) payment systems has reduced the need to audit costs, so the agency can revise the scope of institutional provider rate setting and auditing.

Capture administrative savings

Accounts for savings associated with improved agency operations and efficiencies initiated by the Office of Medical Director.

Ensure all appropriated Virginia Health Care Fund cash is available for expenditure

Provides the agency with a $15.0 million line of credit to ensure that all cash deposited into the Virginia Health Care Fund is available to expend in the fiscal year in which it was appropriated.

Provide same-day access to evaluation services at community services boards

Funds the Medicaid costs associated with providing assessment and evaluation services to individuals through local community services boards and behavioral health authorities as a result of the implementation of the same-day access initiative. An accompanying amendment in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services accounts for the non-Medicaid population served as a result of this initiative.

Enhance estate recovery efforts

Increases the size of the estate recovery program from two positions to five. The department maintains that the additional positions will enhance the efforts of the Medicaid recovery unit to improve collections by an estimated $1.0 million total funds.

Allow consumer-directed attendants to receive overtime pay for up to 56 hours

Authorizes the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to pay overtime compensation to attendants who are providing care under the consumer-directed service option in the Medicaid waivers. This amendment replaces current language prohibiting overtime hours being worked by consumer-directed attendants with language that allows DMAS to pay time and a half for up to 56 hours for a single attendant who works more than 40 hours per week.

Reduce contract costs for the Cover Virginia Call Center and Central Processing Unit

Generates savings by reducing the cost of the contracts associated with the Cover Virginia Call Center and Central Processing Unit.

Clarify Commonwealth Coordinated Care (CCC) reporting requirements

Modifies the reporting requirement for the Commonwealth Coordinated Care (CCC) program to clarify that the report is due 30 days after the end of each quarter. Current language makes this report due at the end of the quarter, which is technically the day after the quarter ends. However, the data required to complete the report is not available until after the quarter ends. This language amendment allows the agency to be in compliance with Act requirements.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Adjust Health Care Fund appropriation

Modifies the appropriation for the Virginia Health Care Fund to reflect the latest revenue estimates. Tobacco taxes are projected to decrease by $2.8 million in FY 2017 and $4.4 million in FY 2018 based on the Department of Taxation's revised forecast. Conversely, Medicaid recoveries are expected to increase by $10.6 million in FY 2017 and $13.6 million in FY 2018. The estimates also account for a $44.3 million prior year cash balance carried over from FY 2016. Since the fund is used as state match for Medicaid, any change in revenue to the fund impacts general fund support for Medicaid.

Assume higher nongeneral fund share of information technology staff costs

Captures general fund dollars associated with certain DMAS staff who now qualify for a higher federal match rate (75 percent or 90 percent) than currently assumed (50 percent).

Fund medical assistance services for low-income children utilization and inflation

Adjusts funding for the Commonwealth's Medicaid Children's Health Insurance Program to reflect the latest expenditure forecast. Children between the ages of 6 and 19, with family income from 100 to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, are eligible for this program. The costs are largely attributable to increased managed care rates and higher utilization of services.

Correct fund split for prior action related to the MLTSS initiative

Adds general fund dollars to fully fund the oversight costs of implementing the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) initiative. The funding provided in Chapter 780 over-appropriates the federal share while shorting the general fund need. This technical amendment corrects the fund split used in last year's MLTSS budget amendment.

Conduct audits of "DRG" payments using agency staff

Captures savings associated with performing audits with agency staff. The shift to managed care reduces fee-for-service business, lowers the volume of services DMAS needs to audit, and makes it possible for the agency to complete hospital diagnosis related group (DRG) payment audits without an outside contractor.

Fund Family Access to Medical Insurance Security utilization and inflation

Adjusts funding for the FAMIS program to reflect the latest forecast of expenditures. The costs are primarily a result of higher than expected managed care rates and an increase in service utilization.

Conduct audits of "DME" and pharmacy services with agency staff

Assumes that more durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy audits will be performed using agency staff. The shift to managed care reduces fee-for-service business, lowers the volume of services DMAS needs to audit, and makes it possible for the agency to complete more audits using agency staff and a reduced number of contracts with vendors.

Account for information technology storage savings

Captures the anticipated savings associated with moving to less expensive information technology storage options.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Adjust appropriation to reflect current services

Aligns the agency's budget to reflect current operations. Appropriation is moved between service areas to ensure that all agency employees and services are properly budgeted. This technical amendment is necessary to minimize future administrative transactions.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Continue to capture staff vacancy savings

Captures turnover and vacancy savings associated with delayed hirings in FY 2018.

Supplant general fund with vocational rehabilitation grant funds

Generates savings by charging valid expenditures, currently supported with general fund, to the federal vocational rehabilitation grant.

Adjust appropriation to reflect current services

Aligns the agency's budget to reflect current operations. Appropriation is moved between service areas to ensure that all agency employees and services are properly budgeted. In addition, nongeneral fund appropriation is increased to match the agency's estimated annual expenditures. Five workforce assistance and audit positions, that will be supported with existing revenue, are also added. Actions included in this technical amendment will limit the need for future administrative adjustments.CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)

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 one-time costs in FY 2017 and anticipated expenditures associated increased revenue from expanded business opportunities. This is a technical amendment that will limit the need for administrative budget actions.

Modify licensure language to reflect current practice

Modifies language related to reporting on licensing applications to be consistent with the agency's technological capabilities.

Transfer NGRI general fund appropriation from Central Office to Grants to Localities

Transfers funds appropriated to support services in the community to those found not guilty by reason of insanity from agency 720 (Central Office) to agency 790 (Grants to Localities). This sum zero transfer will eliminate the need to transfer the funds administratively.

Transfer adult outpatient restoration funding from Central Office to Grants to Localities

Transfers funds for restoration of competency services from agency 720 (Central Office) to agency 790 (Grants to Localities) where the funds will be expended by the Community Services Boards. This sum zero transfer has no fiscal impact and will eliminate the need to transfer funds administratively.

Modify peer support language to reflect current practice

Modifies language related to peer recovery specialists to properly reflect the position title in budget language.

Provide funds for coordination of medication assisted treatment programs

Adds one position responsible for the coordination of medication assisted treatment programs to assist individuals with substance use disorders.

Support for REVIVE! (Opioid Overdose Reversal Project)

Provides for the purchase and distribution of approximately 9,000 additional REVIVE! kits and 6,600 units of Narcan Nasal Spray. Each REVIVE! kit includes equipment to conduct two opioid overdose reversals.

Support Regional Individual and Family Support Program

Transfers funds from agency 790 (Grants to Localities) to agency 720 (Central Office) for the regional Individual and Family Support Program. This sum zero transfer has no fiscal impact and will eliminate the need to transfer the funds administratively.

Provide for geriatric statewide bed purchase

Provides funds to divert and discharge geriatric patients from state behavioral health facilities. Funds will be used to purchase private inpatient beds and create community-based service plans for those individuals who have been deemed ready for discharge.

Provide for adult LIPOS and high acuity bed purchase

Provides funds to purchase inpatient psychiatric services for individuals, including those with high acuity, who would otherwise be referred to a state psychiatric hospital for admission.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Modify language related to the carry forward of unexpended year end special fund balances

Modifies language to clarify that the cap on nongeneral fund revenues that may be retained at year-end include only those funds which are deposited into the agency's special revenue fund.

Modify due date for training center expenditure report

Moves the fourth quarter reporting date to August 15th in order to provide staff adequate time to properly reflect all year-end expenditures and complete closeout activities.

Provide for children's statewide bed purchase

Provides funds to divert and discharge children from the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents. Funds will be used to purchase private inpatient beds and create community-based service plans for those children who have been deemed ready for discharge.

Maintain FY 2017 reductions through the biennium

Accounts for the ongoing savings associated with reductions that were approved as part of the Governor's FY 2017 reduction plan.

Make infrastructure repairs to state facilities

Provides funds for the repair and/or replacement of deteriorating infrastructure, failing HVAC systems, and outdated security systems at facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Increase appropriation for central registry search fees

Increases the special fund appropriation for operational expenses for the child protective services (CPS) hotline.

Provide additional local staff to address mandated activities as part of mandated reinvestment in child welfare services

Provides additional resources for local workers to handle increasing workloads for mandated activities such as child protective services, adult protective services, and adoption case management.

Provide additional local staff to address an increase in child protective services assessments and investigations of substance exposed infants as part of mandated reinvestment in child welfare services

Provides additional resources for local workers to handle a projected increase in child protective services (CPS) assessments and investigations of all reports of children born exposed to controlled substances, regardless of whether the substance has been prescribed for the mother, when she has sought or gained substance abuse counseling or treatment.

Reduce general fund appropriation for program management, administrative support services, and licensing services

Reduces the general fund appropriation for program management, administrative support services, and licensing services.

Transfer general fund to align with organizational structure

Moves appropriation between funds to align the program budget with anticipated expenditures. This action nets to zero.

Fund the child welfare forecast

Adds funding to cover the cost of providing foster care and adoption subsidy payments. Based on recent expenditure trends and the impact of child welfare policy changes, this amendment adjusts appropriation to cover the necessary costs of providing payments to foster care and adoptive families.

Transfer support of Northern Virginia Family Services to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grant

Transfers support of Northern Virginia Family Services from the general fund to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant.

Fund foster care costs for substance exposed infants

Funds a projected increase in foster care placements involving substance exposed infants.

Move Birmingham Green appropriation to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Transfers the general fund appropriation for contractual services at Birmingham Green from the Department of Social Services to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Birmingham Green is an assisted living facility that provides residential services to low-income, disabled individuals.

Invest in mobility software for the child welfare information system as part of mandated reinvestment in child welfare services

Funds updates to the current child welfare information system in order to make it mobile.

Capture anticipated surplus in the auxiliary grant program

Removes $0.5 million of general fund savings in the auxiliary grant (AG) program based on the latest spending projections. The auxiliary grant program is appropriated at $21.9 million general fund. Due to fewer individuals participating in the auxiliary grant program, it is estimated that the program will only spend $21.4 million annually. This strategy will have no impact on clients or services.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Transfer support of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grant

Transfers support of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation from the general fund to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant.

Eliminate general fund support of Virginia Alzheimer's Association chapters

Eliminates state support of Virginia Alzheimer's Association chapters.

Transfer support of child advocacy centers to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grant

Transfers support of child advocacy centers from the general fund to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants.

Transfer funding to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services for adult protective services curriculum developer

Transfers $60,139 in general fund from the Department of Social Services (DSS) to fund a part-time adult protective services (APS) curriculum developer in the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Appropriate additional Child Care and Development Fund grant award

Appropriates additional federal grant funds awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The goal of this federally funded program is to provide financial assistance for child care and to improve the quality of care and programs provided.

Eliminate general fund support of Youth for Tomorrow

Eliminates state support of the Youth for Tomorrow program.

Modify reporting frequency requirement for the report on adoption of children in foster care

Reduces the frequency with which the Department of Social Services is required to report on the adoption of children in foster care from quarterly to annually.

Capture anticipated surplus in the unemployed parents program

Removes $0.5 million of general fund savings in the unemployed parents (UP) program based on the latest spending projections. The UP program is appropriated at $7 million general fund. Due to fewer people participating in the program, it is estimated that the program will only spend $6.5 million annually. This strategy will have no impact on clients or services.

Restore Virginia Information Technologies Agency reductions

Provides funding to meet projected VITA and other information systems costs resulting from the transition from the UNISYS mainframe to the Virginia Case Management System (VaCMS). The agency is projected to terminate use of the UNISYS mainframe in FY 2017; as a result, the agency's VITA costs will decrease in FY 2018.

Fund the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits forecast

Updates appropriation to properly account for the anticipated cost of providing mandated TANF benefits. Benefits include cash assistance payments, employment services and child care.

Provide part-time investigators

Provides funding for additional part-time investigators.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.

Restore partial overtime funding

Restores a portion of the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan for overtime pay for staff to reduce case turnaround time for court mandated activities.

Create new service area to reflect DFS reorganization

Realigns general fund appropriation to support a new service area.

Transfer adult outpatient restoration funding from Central Office to Grants to Localities

Transfers funds for restoration of competency services from agency 720 (Central Office) to agency 790 (Grants to Localities) where the funds will be expended by the Community Services Boards. This sum zero transfer has no fiscal impact and will eliminate the need to transfer funds administratively.

Support Regional Individual and Family Support Program

Transfers funds from agency 790 (Grants to Localities) to agency 720 (Central Office) for the regional Individual and Family Support Program. This sum zero transfer has no fiscal impact and will eliminate the need to transfer the funds administratively.

Appropriate trust fund support for community capacity

Appropriates trust fund dollars to be used for expenditures needed to comply with the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement, including crisis stabilization services, improving quality management, and expanding availability of community-based housing options. These funds are anticipated to be available due to the planned sale of Northern Virginia Training Center. The majority of funds will be expended on services to individuals in the NVTC catchment area.

Implement Same Day Access to assessment services

Provides funds to assist community services boards as they expand services to ensure that individuals are assessed the same day they seek assistance. Funds will be used to increase the number of evaluation and intake employees at up to 25 CSBs, and fund the consultation process for expanding same-day access to all CSBs in the state.

Address community behavioral health service gaps

Increases funding to community services boards in order to address gaps in current services and relieve pressure on state facilities. Funds shall be used for the provision of discharge assistance planning, community detoxification programs, opioid treatment and community-based geriatric psychiatric services.

Transfer NGRI appropriation from Central Office to Grants to Localities

Transfers funds appropriated to support services in the community to those found not guilty by reason of insanity from agency 720 (Central Office) to agency 790 (Grants to Localities). This sum zero transfer will eliminate the need to transfer the funds administratively.

Address growing special hospitalization costs at Mental Health facilities

Provides funds to address the increase in the costs associated with the hospitalization of patients requiring emergency or special medical care not available at state mental health facilities.

Provide additional security staffing resources at NVMHI

Provides funds for four additional security staff, needed due to the higher number of jail transfers and the rise in the number and acuity of admissions at the facility.

Fund 10 new DSA II positions to address direct impact of increasing acuity levels at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Provides funds for 10 new direct care positions in order to address increasing census pressure on the facility as a result of increasing admissions.

Transfer appropriation to NVMHI from NVTC to support shared services at NVMHI associated with closure of NVTC

Transfers funds from Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) to Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute to continue to support shared service operations after the closure of NVTC. There is no net fiscal impact. A companion amendment is included in agency 793.

Add reporting due date to LIPOS report

Adds a due date to clarify when the agency must submit the report on the use of LIPOS funds to the General Assembly. The current language only states "annually", with no specific date. The proposed date is November 1 of each year.

Increase child psychiatrist services at CCCA

Adds one additional position to the facility so that each unit is staffed with a full-time psychiatrist.

Increase pharmacy budget due to increased discharges at Western State

Addresses increasing census and discharge rates by providing funds for additional 14-day supplies of medications. When individuals are discharged from the facility, they are provided with a 14-day supply of necessary medications intended to bridge the gap between facility discharge and outpatient services.

Add direct care staffing to address increased number of admissions and discharges of high acuity clients at Catawba Hospital

Supports an additional 10 direct care workers in order to address staff-to-patient ratios at Catawba Hospital. The number of adult and geriatric temporary detention order admissions has doubled since 2014, with higher percentages of individuals requiring direct supervision.

Reduce unobligated funding at state training centers

Captures unobligated funding available as a result of the closure of Northern Virginia Training Center.

Reflect October 2016 Savings in agency budgets

Reflects the savings included in the Governor's October 2016 Savings Plan.