General Government Overview Emma Mills, Fiscal

Transcript:General Government Overview Emma Mills, Fiscal:
General Government Overview Emma Mills, Fiscal Analyst Joey Holt, Fiscal Analyst Justin Perry, Fiscal Analyst David Talley, Fiscal Analyst LRC Office of Budget Review 1 Office of the Governor Governor’s Office Governor’s Office Expense Allowance ~ $1,500/month plus employer share of FICA and retirement. Lieutenant Governor’s Office Lieutenant Governor’s Expense Allowance ~ $833/month plus employer share of FICA and retirement. Secretary of the Cabinet Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs Advises on all matters in which the military services and the Commonwealth have mutual interests, needs, and concerns. Office of Minority Empowerment Focuses on jobs, education, and health and is responsible for assessing utilization of services and programs by minorities and minority owned businesses. Faith-based Initiatives Responsible for establishing policies, priorities, and practices to enable and expand social service programs of faith-based and community nonprofit organizations. LRC Office of Budget Review 2 ~35 employees Office of State Budget Director Governor’s Office of Policy and Management Responsible for preparation, implementation, and oversight of the Executive Branch Budget as enacted by the General Assembly. Governor’s Office for Policy Research Performs research and analysis on public policy issues important to the Commonwealth. Governor’s Office for Economic Analysis Performs economic research, forecasting, and revenue estimating for the Commonwealth. LRC Office of Budget Review 3 ~19 employees Homeland Security LRC Office of Budget Review 4 ~ 20 full time employees Office of Homeland Security Coordinates the Commonwealth’s terrorism prevention and emergency preparedness efforts. Oversees the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center. Commercial Mobile Radio Service Provides the means and mechanisms to comply with the FCC on 911 services, particularly as it relates to wireless calls. The 911 Services Board is attached for administrative purposes. Law Enforcement Protection Program Provides funds for equipment to local law enforcement agencies across the state. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans’ Centers – provides support, skilled nursing, and long term care at the state veterans’ homes. Thomas Hood Veterans Center – 258 beds Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center – 120 beds Western Kentucky Veterans Center – 156 beds Radcliff Veterans Center – 120 beds Bowling Green Veterans Center – 60 beds Veterans’ Cemeteries – provides for the interment of veterans of the US Armed Forces and eligible family dependents at the five operational state cemeteries. Leverages the USDVA grant and per diem programs to develop state veteran nursing homes Veterans’ Services – provides services to veterans. Benefits Division – assists veterans and their families with