Homeland Security, Office of
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| Category | Available 2007-08 |
Appropriations Recommended 2008-09 |
Change From 2007-08 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2008-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 22,425,000 | 23,084,000 | 659,000 | 154,580,000 |
| Aid To Localities | 360,000,000 | 350,000,000 | -10,000,000 | 1,050,000,000 |
| Total | 382,425,000 | 373,084,000 | -9,341,000 | 1,204,580,000 |
| Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) |
| Program | 2007-08 Estimated FTEs 03/31/08 |
2008-09 Estimated FTEs 03/31/09 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| General Fund | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination Program | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Homeland Security Program | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 30 | 36 | 6 |
| Total | 186 | 192 | 6 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/22/08.
Mission
The Office of Homeland Security is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive statewide strategy to detect, protect against and respond to terrorist threats and events. Established as a permanent office by anti-terror legislation enacted in July 2004, the Office maintains strong partnerships with relevant State and local agencies, as well as Federal security-related agencies including the Department of Homeland Security. Among its responsibilities are assessments of vulnerability of critical assets, systems and material; policy development; the allocation of Federal homeland security and related funds; cyber readiness and the prevention and detection of cyber events. Additionally, the Office is required to coordinate the collection and dissemination of counter-terrorism information, as well as the development and implementation of a statewide strategy for disaster preparedness training.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $373 million All Funds ($11 General Fund, $362 million Other Funds) for the Office of Homeland Security. This is a net decrease of $9.3 million (a $0.3 million General Fund decrease; a $1 million increase in Other Funds and a $10 million decrease in Federal Local Assistance funds) from the 2007-2008 budget. This net change primarily reflects operating efficiencies, and the elimination of unneeded Federal appropriations. The Office will continue to take a leadership role in maximizing Federal funding and ensuring distribution of that funding in an effective manner which supports the State's comprehensive security strategy. Federal funds anticipated from the State Homeland Security Grant and Urban Area Security Initiative programs will continue to be appropriated under the auspices of the Office.
The Executive Budget recommends a staffing level of 192 FTEs for the Office of Homeland Security, an increase of 6 from the 2007-2008 budget. This reflects the creation of a local audit unit to better monitor and assist municipalities that receive Federal Homeland Security grants.
Major budget actions include:
- Public Safety Interoperability Coordination (PSIC) Grant: Beginning in 2008 09, the Office of Homeland Security will award $60.7 million in Federal PSIC grant funds to locals as part of the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program. This program will enhance Statewide interoperable communications capabilities among State and local public safety agencies.
- Local Grant Audit Unit: The 2008-09 Executive Budget recommends the addition of six new positions within the Office of Homeland Security that will function as a local grant audit unit to oversee Federal grant expenditures in an effort to streamline the distribution and allocation process. The addition of this unit was mandated by the Federal Department of Homeland Security and will be entirely supported by Federal grants.
- Support for Aviation Fuel Pipeline Security: By Chapter 630 of the Laws of 2007, the responsibilities of the Office of Homeland Security were broadened to include aviation fuel pipeline security. The Executive Budget includes $0.3 million for this purpose.
- Operating efficiencies: The Office will achieve an estimated $1 million in NPS savings associated with technology consolidations and administrative streamlining.
2008-09 Executive Budget — Agency Presentation
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