State, Department of
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Mission
Established in 1788, the Department of State (DOS) is the State’s oldest agency. Historically serving as the State’s general recording officer and custodian of the State’s “Great Seal”, the Department’s mission encompasses a broad range of activities that coordinate programs with, and provide services to, local governments, individuals and businesses. The Department supports public safety through the administration of building and energy code programs; administers programs for community development and local government service activities; and supports businesses through various licensing and registration activities.
Budget Highlights
The FY 2017 Executive Budget recommends $140.7 million for the Department, an increase of $26,000 from the FY 2016 budget. This change primarily reflects a one-time increase of $3.7 million for an agency modernization initiative offset by savings generated from operational and administrative efficiencies and the planned phase out of one-time initiatives.
The Executive Budget also recommends $1,000,000 to establish a Constitutional Convention Commission.
The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 539 FTEs for the Department, a decrease of 4 FTEs from FY 2016 FTE levels.
| Category | Available 2015-16 |
Appropriations Recommended 2016-17 |
Change From 2015-16 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 66,529,000 | 71,960,000 | 5,431,000 | 29,199,000 |
| Aid To Localities | 74,184,000 | 68,779,000 | (5,405,000) | 104,418,000 |
| Capital Projects | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,955,000 |
| Total | 140,713,000 | 140,739,000 | 26,000 | 142,572,000 |
| Program | 2015-16 Estimated FTEs 03/31/16 |
2016-17 Estimated FTEs 03/31/17 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| General Fund | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| Authorities Budget Office | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Consumer Protection Program | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Lake George Park Commission | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Business and Licensing Services | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 220 | 232 | 12 |
| Local Government and Community Services | |||
| General Fund | 71 | 55 | (16) |
| Special Revenue Funds - Federal | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Office for New Americans | |||
| General Fund | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Tug Hill Commission | |||
| General Fund | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 543 | 539 | (4) |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/13/2016