Budget, Division of the

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Agency Web Site: https://www.budget.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The Division of the Budget (DOB) is responsible for assisting the Governor in the development of the Executive Budget and serves as the Governor's primary advisor on fiscal matters such as local government and public authority finances. To support the Governor's efforts, DOB will continue to reshape its mission and organizational structure to manage program and policy delivery outcomes. This mission includes oversight of agency performance, and an enhanced emphasis on governance to embed a culture of performance throughout the State. The synthesis of management and budget functions within DOB will ensure that the policies, programs and projects contained in the Budget are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Organization and Staffing

Located in Albany, the Division of the Budget operates under the direction of the Budget Director, who is appointed by the Governor.

Budget Highlights

The Executive Budget recommends $49.2 million All Funds ($28.3 million General Fund; $20.9 million Other Funds) for the Division of the Budget. Appropriations in FY 2021 were decreased by $537,000 in non-personal service.

The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 261 FTEs for the Division, unchanged from FY 2020.

Program Highlights

Budget Division Program

  • Establishing budget policy and agency direction;
  • Providing fiscal policy advice in revenue and expenditure forecasting, budget process management, and intergovernmental relations;
  • Managing the development of State agency programs and budgets;
  • Managing the execution of the enacted budget to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery; and
  • Utilizing performance management tools to provide the most effective services to New Yorkers at the lowest possible cost
ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2020		 Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2021		 Change From
FY 2020		 Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2021
State Operations 49,721,000 49,184,000 (537,000) 0
Total 49,721,000 49,184,000 (537,000) 0

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2020
Estimated FTEs
03/31/20		 FY 2021
Estimated FTEs
03/31/21		 FTE Change
Budget Division
General Fund 245 245 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 16 16 0
Total 261 261 0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2020		 Recommended
FY 2021		 Change
General Fund 28,788,000 28,251,000 (537,000)
Internal Service Funds 1,650,000 1,650,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 19,283,000 19,283,000 0
Total 49,721,000 49,184,000 (537,000)

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2020		 Recommended
FY 2021		 Change
Budget Division
General Fund 27,288,000 26,751,000 (537,000)
Internal Service Funds 1,650,000 1,650,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 19,283,000 19,283,000 0
Cash Management Improvement Act
General Fund 1,500,000 1,500,000 0
Total 49,721,000 49,184,000 (537,000)

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Budget Division 22,021,000 0 21,391,000 0
Total 22,021,000 0 21,391,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)		 Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Budget Division 450,000 0 180,000 0
Total 450,000 0 180,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Budget Division 4,730,000 (537,000) 180,000 0
Cash Management Improvement Act 1,500,000 0 0 0
Total 6,230,000 (537,000) 180,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Budget Division 167,000 0 4,113,000 (537,000)
Cash Management Improvement Act 0 0 1,500,000 0
Total 167,000 0 5,613,000 (537,000)
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Budget Division 270,000 0
Total 270,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Budget Division 20,933,000 0 4,769,000 0
Total 20,933,000 0 4,769,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2021 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Budget Division 16,164,000 0
Total 16,164,000 0

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/29/2020

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