ALL GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analysts:  Robin R. Risko andViolaBay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$656,022,900

$644,343,900

$620,696,000

$638,339,900

($17,683,000)

(2.7)

Federal

118,833,200

116,844,500

116,094,500

115,994,600

(2,838,600)

(2.4)

Local

3,098,000

3,554,000

3,554,000

3,554,000

456,000

14.7

Private

1,265,700

1,275,700

1,275,700

1,275,700

10,000

0.8

Restricted

1,706,587,700

1,737,614,500

1,596,847,000

1,672,032,100

(34,555,600)

(2.0)

GF/GP

665,008,600

686,704,900

637,609,600

650,398,000

(14,610,600)

(2.2)

Gross

$3,150,816,100

$3,190,337,500

$2,976,076,800

$3,081,594,300

($69,221,800)

(2.2)


FTEs

7,511.7

7,494.7

7,469.7

7,485.7

(26.0)

(0.3)

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview of All General Government Departments

The following departmental and agency budgets are included in this budget bill:  Executive Office, Legislature, Legislative Auditor General, and the Departments of Attorney General, Civil Rights, Information Technology, Management and Budget (including Civil Service), State, and Treasury (including Lottery, Gaming Control Board, and Michigan Strategic Fund).  The Department of Treasury budget also includes revenue sharing payments to local units of government and general obligation debt service.  A summary of major budget issues are listed by department on thefollowing pages.

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

GENERAL SECTIONS OF BOILERPLATE

Sec. 205.  Hiring Freeze –RETAINED

Imposes a hiring freeze on the state classified civil service; authorizes the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Budget Director to grant exceptions; and requires a quarterly report on number of exceptions approved.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 212.  Receipt and Retention of Copies of Required Reports –RETAINED

Requires departments to receive and retain copies of all reports required in the bill, and requires federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records be followed.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 215.  Disciplinary Action Against State Employees –RETAINED

Prohibits departments from taking disciplinary action against employees for communicating with members of the Legislature and their staffs.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 216 (2).  Out-of-State Travel Restrictions –DELETED

Authorizes State Budget Director to grant exceptions to allow out-of-state travel and requires a monthly report on exceptions made. Executive, Senate, and House delete current-year language.

Sec. 217.  General Fund Restrictions –RETAINED

Prohibits use of general fund appropriations where federal funding is available for the same purpose.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 221.  Report on Policy Changes –RETAINED

Requires departments to report on policy changes made in order to implement public acts and prohibits funding from being used for adopting rules that apply to small businesses and have disproportionate economic impact on small businesses.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

GENERAL SECTIONS OF BOILERPLATE (Continued)

Sec. 224.  Travel Restrictions –DELETED

Prohibits departments from approving travel by more than one employee to professional development conferences or training seminars located outside of the state unless funded with federal or private funds. Executive, Senate, and House delete current-year language.

Sec. 220.  Political Action Committees  –NEW (Added by Senate)

Prohibits funding from being used to establish, operate, or administer a payroll deduction plan that enables classified state employees to make contributions to either a committee or a political organization.  Executive and House do not include.

Sec. 227.  No-Bid Contracts  –NEW (Added by Senate)

Prohibits departments from entering into no-bid contracts for greater than $500,000 unless there are no other bidders.  Executive and House do not include. 

Sec. 228.  General Fund Lapses  –NEW (Added by Senate)

Requires departments to report on estimates of general fund lapses at the close of the fiscal year.  Executive does not include; House includes. 

Sec. 229.  Report on FTEs -NEW (Added by House)

Requires the departments to report on a bimonthly basis on the number of FTEs in pay status by civil service classification.  Executive and Senate do not include.

Sec. 230. Transparency Language - NEW (Added by House)

Requires the executive departments and agencies to develop, post, and maintain, on a publicly accessible Internet site, all expenditures made by the departments and agencies, to include the purpose for which each expenditure is made.  Executive and Senate do not include.


ATTORNEY GENERAL 

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$24,301,000

$24,744,100

$21,289,800

$21,289,800

$0

($3,011,200)

(12.4)

Federal

8,050,800

8,177,800

8,277,800

8,177,800

0

127,000

1.6

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

11,927,600

11,916,700

15,521,000

15,371,000

0

3,443,400

28.9

GF/GP

31,648,000

31,983,300

28,785,000

28,818,300

0

(2,829,700)

(8.9)

Gross

$75,927,400

$76,821,900

$73,873,600

$73,656,900

$0

($2,270,500)

(3.0)


FTEs

543.0

543.0

543.0

543.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Attorney General (AG) serves as legal counsel for state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and their officers; brings actions and intervenes in cases on the state’s behalf; and represents legislators and judges who may be sued while acting in their official capacities.  The Attorney General issues opinions on questions of law submitted by members of the Legislature and others; serves as chief law enforcement officer of the state; and has supervisory powers over all local prosecuting attorneys.  The Department’s mission is to protect the common legal rights of citizens; defend the Constitution and the laws of the state; and represent the legal interests of government; its goals include offering justice to victims of crime and delivering excellent legal services at a minimum cost to taxpayers.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.      Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding for Attorney General Operations by $160,700 Gross to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21 into FY 2010.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($160,700)

($160,700)

($160,700)

($160,700)

($160,700)

($160,700)

2.     Microsoft Upgrade /DIT Reduction

The Executive increases funding by $80,800 GF/GP for software upgrade of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and reduces funding by $12,100 GF/GP for virtual storage savings andDIT 2.0% administrative reduction.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$68,700

$68,700

$68,700

$68,700

$68,700

$68,700

3.      Private Rent Adjustments

The Executive includes funding increase of $32,000 GF/GP due to increased rent costs of privately owned buildings leased by the Department inEast Lansing, Lansing, and Petoskey.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$32,000

$32,000

$32,000

$32,000

$32,000

$32,000

4.      Internal Audit Consolidation

The Executive reduces funding by $47,900 GF/GP to reflect the transfer of internal audit functions to DMB pursuant to E.O. 2007-31.  The Senate and House concur with Executive.

Gross

GF/GP

$47,900

$47,900

($47,900)

($47,900)

($47,900)

($47,900)

($47,900)

($47,900)

5.      Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $1.14 million Gross and $426.0 GF/GP for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurances costs.  An additional $17,200 GF/GP is appropriated forDIT economics.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.         

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,152,400

433,100

127,000

149,100

$443,200

$1,152,400

433,100

127,000

149,100

$443,200

$1,152,400

433,100

127,000

149,100

$443,200

6.      Prosecuting Attorney Coordinating Council (PACC)

The Senate increases Federal authorization for the PACC in anticipation of additional federal revenue.

Gross

Federal

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$100,000

$100,000

$0

$0

7.      Funding Reductions

The Senate reduces funding in the following lines: Operations by $2.9 million, Child Support Enforcement by $64,000, and PACC by $95,900.  The House reduces funding in the following lines:  Operations by $3.0 million, Child Support Enforcement by $67,500, and IT by $85,800.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

($3,048,300)

($3,048,300)

($3,169,200)

($3,169,200)

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

Sec. 307.  Antitrust Revenue –REVISED

Appropriates additional antitrust, securities fraud, consumer protection or class action enforcement revenue, or attorney fees recovered by the AG, up to $250,000 to Department.  The Executive, Senate and House include new language that allows carryforward of unexpended funds, up to $250,000.

Sec. 311.  Medicaid False Claims -NOT INCLUDED  

The Senate included language that allowed for the expenditure of money received by the Department under the Medicaid False Claims Act. The Executive and House did not include language.

Sec. 312.  Legal Services Costs –REVISED

The Executive Includes new language that states the Department may not receive or expend funds in addition to amounts authorized in part 1 for legal services provided specifically to other state departments or agencies except for costs for expert witnesses, court costs, or other nonsalary litigation expenses unless they are authorized by a supplemental appropriation or transfer.  The House concurred with the Executive; the Senate deletes current-year language.

Sec. 313.  Settlement and Penalty Revenue –NEW

The House includes new language that require that any money or proceeds received by the Department for debts,  penalties, or lawsuit settlements may not be expended until appropriated; prohibits Department from agreeing to accept payment or benefits to a third party as part of a settlement; requires report.

Sec. 314.  Special Attorney Generals  –NEW

The House includes new language that requires Department to report the names, addresses and compensation of special attorneys general.

Sec. 315.  Complaint Report –NEW

The House includes new language that requires Department to annually report the number of complaints investigated and number of violations prosecuted concerning the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Sec. 316.  Legal Services Costs –NEW

The House includes new language that requires Department to report on the complaints received, complaints investigated,  and number of court actions concerning the pricing and advertising of consumer items.

CIVIL RIGHTS

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst:  Robin R. Risko

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

2,057,300

2,057,300

2,057,300

2,057,300

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

12,231,700

12,320,100

11,088,100

11,097,100

(1,134,600)

(9.3)

Gross

$14,289,000

$14,377,400

$13,145,400

$13,154,400

($1,134,600)

(7.9)


FTEs

130.0

130.0

130.0

130.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race, color, or national origin, and is directed to “secure the equal protection of such civil rights without such discrimination.”  The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the administrative arm charged with implementing policies of the Commission.  The Department provides educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws, investigates and resolves discrimination complaints, disseminates information on the rights and responsibilities ofMichigan citizens as provided by law, and provides information and services to businesses on diversity initiatives, equal employment law, procurement opportunities, feasibility studies, and joint venture/strategic alliance matchmaking.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.  Internal Auditor Transfer

Reflects a savings due to the transfer of internal audit services to the Department of Management and Budget.

Gross

GF/GP

$68,700

$68,700

($68,700)

($68,700)

($68,700)

($68,700)

($68,700)

($68,700)

2.  Administrative Efficiencies

Reflects a savings to be achieved by not filling vacant FTE positions and by reducing expenditures for contractual services, supplies, and materials and information technology.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($62,100)

($62,100)

($62,100)

($62,100)

($62,100)

($62,100)

3.  Microsoft Upgrade

Includes additional funding for software upgrade to Microsoft Office Professional 2007 from Microsoft Office 2002.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$22,600

$22,600

$22,600

$22,600

$22,600

$22,600

4.  Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and workers' compensation premium costs ($222,700 GF/GP); reduces funding for building occupancy and rent charges ($26,100 GF/GP).

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$196,600

$196,600

$196,600

$196,600

$196,600

$196,600

5.  GF/GP Reductions

Reduces general fund support for department operations; Senate by 10.4% from current-year; House by 10.3%.

Gross

GF/GP

$11,898,300

$11,898,300

$0

$0

($1,232,000)

($1,232,000)

($1,223,000)

($1,223,000)

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

None


EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst:  Robin R. Risko

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

5,317,300

5,317,300

4,823,700

4,824,300

(493,000)

(9.3)

Gross

$5,317,300

$5,317,300

$4,823,700

$4,824,300

($493,000)

(9.3)


FTEs

84.2

84.2

84.2

84.2

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

 

 

Overview

The Executive Office budget provides funding for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and their staffs.  Major constitutionally-specified responsibilities include organization and supervision of the Executive branch and annual preparation and submission of the Executive budget.  Divisions within the Governor’s Office include:  Legal, Operations, Community-Based Initiatives, Appointments, Constituent Services, Policy, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Scheduling, Special Projects, and the Governor’sWashington D.C., Southeastern Michigan, and Upper Peninsula Offices.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

 

 

1.  GF/GP Reductions

Reduces general fund support for Executive Office operations; Senate and House by 11.8% from current-year.

Gross

GF/GP

$4,166,600

$4,166,600

$0

$0

($493,600)

($493,600)

($493,000)

($493,000)

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

There is no boilerplate for the Executive Office.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$431,421,900

$423,318,400

$404,134,800

$421,778,700

$0

($9,643,200)

(2.2)

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

GF/GP

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Gross

$431,421,900

$423,318,400

$404,134,800

$421,778,700

$0

($9,643,200)

(2.2)

F
TEs

1,660.0

1,635.0

1,633.0

1,644.0

0.0

(16.0)

(1.0)

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) acts as a general contractor between the state’s information technology (IT) users and private sector providers of IT products and services:  application development and maintenance; desktop, mainframe, server, and local area network computer support and management; contract, project, and procurement planning; telecommunication services; security; and software and software licensing.  TheDIT uses existing technology funds and state employees from within the other 19 executive branch departments and agencies.  Each state department and agency requests spending authority to fund IT-related activities and pays for technology services rendered byDIT through an interdepartmental grant; administration of fund sources remains with each state department/agency.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate

Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

1.      Statewide Microsoft Office Upgrade

The Executive includes additional funding of $6.9 million Grossfor software upgrade; current Microsoft software will be out of warrantee in 2010 and will no longer have support and updates for users.  Funding will be used to purchase Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and license applications to provide statewide software standardization, reduce security risks, and allowDIT remote desktop service management.  Senate and House concur with Executive.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$6,900,000

6,900,000

$6,900,000

6,900,000

$6,900,000

6,900,000

2.     Michigan Business Portal

The Executive includes 5.0 FTEs and $963,200 Gross funding for the Michigan Business One Stop Portal.  Website to be available in spring of 2009 to help centralize and streamline all aspects of doing business inMichigan. Senate and House concur with Executive.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

5.0

$963,200

963,200

5.0

$963,200

963,200

5.0

$963,200

963,200

3.      Electronic Files Archives

The Executive reduces funding by $1.2 million Gross for savings in the way electronic files are archived; new program moves files to a virtual environment. Senate and House concur with Executive.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

($1,200,000)

(1,200,000)

($1,200,000)

(1,200,000)

($1,200,000)

(1,200,000)

4.     Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding by $288,500 Gross to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21 into FY 2010.  Senate and House concur with Executive.

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

($288,500)

(288,500)

($288,500)

(288,500)

($288,500)

(288,500)

5.      Department of History, Arts and Libraries (DHAL) Transfer

The Executive increases funding by $216,000 Gross and adds 2.0FTE positions to reflect transfer of Demographics and Census Data program toDIT; reduces funding by $33,800 Gross for transfer of Cultural Economics Development program from DHAL to MSF.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

2.0

$182,200

182,200

0.0

$0

0

0.0

$0

0

6.      Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $3.7 millionIDG for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurance costs. Senate and House concur with Executive.  

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

$3,722,100

3,722,100

$3,722,100

3,722,100

$3,722,100

3,722,100

7.      Current Services Base Adjustments

The Executive adjusts funding to more accurately reflect IT services/projects appropriations in other state department budgets. 

Includes the following adjustments:

·                      Additional $1.6 million for the Department of Corrections: increase funding forOMNI system, desktop maintenance, and new medical record system called NextGen

·                      Additional $23,200 for the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth to transfer pollution/energy functions from DEQ per E.O. 2008-20

·                      Additional $1.7 million for the Department of State Police to align IT expenditures

·                      Reduction of $500,000 for the Department of Treasury to remove secondary collections program funding

·                      Reduction of $60,700 for the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries to remove one-time funding in FY 09 for equipment purchase costs

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

(32.0)

($17,381,100)

(17,381,100)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

·                      Reduction of $238,800 for the Department of Management and Budget to remove one-time funding in FY 09 for upgrades to Interactive Voice Response software for theRetirementCall Center and to remove State Fair IT appropriation

·                      Reduction of $17.6 million for the Department of Human Services for Bridges project funding because project will be completed; transfers out 32.0 associated FTEs to DHS; includes additional costs for Children's Rights settlement implementation; reflects $1.0 million savings from Juvenile Justice system contract transfer to DHS

·                      Reduction of $900 for the Department of Agriculture for removal of UP State Fair authorization

·                      Increase of $900 for the Civil Service Commission to alignDIT IDG with appropriation

Program Reductions and Adjustments

·                      Additional net increase of $704,000 for the Department of Corrections for savings from facility closures, investment of data warehouse for healthcare claims, and IT costs associated with Maxey Mental Health Unit staff.

·                      Reduction of $54,600 for the Department of Environmental Quality for savings from transferring Wetlands program back to federal government

·                      Reduction of $3.0 million for the Department of Human Services for insourcing project control functions of the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System and contract savings associated with system


Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

Sec. 574.  Report on Expenditures for Spatial Information and Technical Services –RETAINED

Authorizes Department to supply spatial information and technical services to other departments, and local units of government; requires report.  Executive deletes report requirement; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 578.  Report on Amounts Appropriated by Fund Source  –RETAINED

Requires report requirement on the amounts appropriated by fund source for each department and a listing of expenditures made from those appropriations. Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 579.  Report on Life-Cycle of IT Hardware and Software  –RETAINED

Requires report on the life-cycle of information technology-related hardware and software.Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 580.  Business Application Modernization Project  –RETAINED

Specifies amount of funding for BAM project, lists what funding can be used for, designates project as a work project, and allows carryforward.  Executive deletes language which designates funds as work project appropriations and allows carryforward of funding. Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 581.  Report on Technology Assets of the State –DELETED

RequiresDIT to conduct a study of the state's information technology assets to determine any benefits and economies that can be achieved; requires report. Executive, Senate and House delete language.

Sec. 582.  Report on Michigan.gov Improvements –RETAINED

RequiresDIT to provide legislature an annual report which details improvements made to Michigan.gov. Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 583.  Contract Report  –RETAINED

RequiresDIT to produce an annual report which lists all follow-on contracts and change orders greater than $25,000.Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 584.  Report on Information and Referral Services Using2-1-1RETAINED

RequiresDIT to produce a report identifying all information/referral services and the potential cost savings through the shared use of2-1-1 system.Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language. 

Sec. 585.  Report on Child Support Enforcement System  –RETAINED

Requires report on amount expended for Child Support Enforcement System, revisions made to spending plans, and amount of penalties paid to federal government.Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language. 

Sec. 588.  Census-related Services –NEW

Appropriates funds collected byDIT for census-related information and technical services, statistical studies, population projections, and other demographic products; allows carryforward of funds. Executive and House include language.

LEGISLATURE

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst:  Robin R. Risko

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

400,000

400,000

400,000

400,000

0

0.0

Restricted

1,109,800

1,109,800

1,109,800

1,109,800

0

0.0

GF/GP

112,994,200

112,994,200

103,787,500

104,699,700

(8,294,500)

(7.3)

Gross

$114,504,000

$114,504,000

$105,297,300

$106,209,500

($8,294,500)

(7.2)


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

This budget provides funding for the Legislative branch of state government, including the Legislative Council and agencies it governs, the Legislative Retirement System, and Property Management.  The Legislative Council provides a wide variety of essential services to members and staff of the Legislature.  The Michigan Legislative Retirement System provides retirement allowances, survivors’ allowances, and other benefits for members of the Legislature and their spouses, dependents, survivors, and beneficiaries.  Property Management employees maintain, operate, and repair theCapitol Building, House of Representatives Office Building, andFarnumBuilding.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.  GF/GP Reductions - Legislature

Reduces general fund support for the following line items:

·       House of Representatives

      Senate and House reduction ($3,206,100)

·       House Automated Data Processing

      Senate and House reduction ($202,500)

·       House Fiscal Agency

      Senate and House reduction ($321,900)

·       Senate

      Senate and House reduction ($2,428,300)

·       Senate Automated Data Processing

      Senate and House reduction ($255,000)

·       Senate Fiscal Agency

      Senate and House reduction ($321,900)

Gross

GF/GP

$85,655,100

$85,655,100

$0

$0

($6,735,700)

($6,735,700)

($6,735,700)

($6,735,700)

2.  GF/GP Reductions - Legislative Council

Reduces general fund support for the following line items:

·       Legislative Council

      Senate reduction ($1,371,000)

      House reduction ($971,000)

·       LSB - Automated Data Processing

      Senate reduction ($137,500)

      House reduction ($137,500)

·       Worker's Compensation

      Senate reduction ($0)

      House reduction ($13,300)

·       National Association Dues

      Senate reduction ($0)

      House reduction ($14,900)

·       Legislative Corrections Ombudsman

      Senate reduction ($0)

      House reduction ($37,000)

Gross

GF/GP

$11,736,600

$11,736,600

$0

$0

($1,508,500)

($1,508,500)

($1,173,700)

($1,173,700)

3.  GF/GP Reductions - Property Management

Reduces general fund support for the following line items:

·       CoraAndersonBuilding

      Senate reduction ($773,400)

      House reduction ($309,400)

·       FarnumBuilding

      Senate reduction ($189,100)

      House reduction ($75,700)

Gross

GF/GP

$12,178,400

$12,178,400

$0

$0

($962,500)

($962,500)

($385,100)

($385,100)

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

 

Sec. 610.  Health Insurance Benefits –RETAINED

Prohibits funding from being used to pay for health insurance benefits for unmarried domestic partners of legislators or legislative employees.  Executive deletes current-year language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

 

 

LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR GENERAL

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst:  Robin R. Risko

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$1,801,500

$1,801,500

$1,801,500

$1,801,500

$0

0.0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

1,539,900

1,539,900

1,539,900

1,528,300

(11,600)

(0.8)

GF/GP

12,549,800

12,486,800

11,238,100

11,571,600

(978,200)

(7.8)

Gross

$15,891,200

$15,828,200

$14,579,500

$14,901,400

($989,800)

(6.2)


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Office of the Legislative Auditor General is responsible for conducting post financial and performance audits of state government operations.  Audit reports provide a continuing flow of information to assist the Legislature in its oversight of approximately 100 individual state funds.  Audit reports provide citizens with a measure of accountability and assist state departments and agencies in improving financial management of their operations. The goal of the Office of the Legislative Auditor General is to improve accounting and financial reporting practices and promote effectiveness, efficiency, and economy in state government; its mission is to improve the accountability of public funds and to improve the operations of state government for the benefit of the citizens of the state.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate

Change

From YTD

House Change

From YTD

 

 

1.  Remove One-Time Funding

Reflects elimination of one-time funding included in the current-year budget for network migration costs.

Gross

GF/GP

$63,000

$63,000

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

 

2.  GF/GP Reductions

Reduces general fund support for field operations; Senate by 10.2% from current-year; House by 10.3%.

Gross

GF/GP

$12,236,300

$12,236,300

$0

$0

($1,248,700)

($1,248,700)

($1,255,000)

($1,255,000)

 

3.  Fund Source Adjustment

Reduces state restricted Legislative Retirement System fund source and increases GF/GP by a like amount.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$18,700

18,700

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

(11,600)

$11,600

 

4.  Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and rent costs.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$0

$0

$328,200

$328,200

 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

 

 

Sec. 624.  Information Technology –DELETED

Appropriates $63,000 as one-time funding for transition of the information technology network from the Executive branch network to the Legislative branch network.  Executive, Senate, and House delete current-year language.

 

MANAGEMENTAND BUDGET

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$167,603,800

$162,436,800

$162,349,100

$162,349,100

$0

($5,254,700)

(3.1)

Federal

10,743,700

11,219,800

11,219,800

11,219,800

0

476,100

4.4

Local

1,992,900

2,027,600

2,027,600

2,027,600

0

34,700

1.7

Private

150,000

151,900

151,900

151,900

0

1,900

1.3

Restricted

77,665,100

74,373,900

73,738,000

80,693,200

0

3,028,100

3.9

GF/GP

291,888,900

316,413,500

307,248,000

307,656,300

0

15,767,400

5.4

Gross

$550,044,400

$566,623,500

$556,734,400

$564,097,900

$0

$14,053,500

2.6


FTEs

1,431.0

1,416.0

1,400.0

1,405.0

0.0

(26.0)

(1.8)

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Department of Management and Budget (DMB) is the interdepartmental service and management agency responsible for ensuring proper financial record keeping for state agencies; managing capital outlay projects, state property, state purchasing programs, and the state’s retirement systems; supervising the state motor vehicle fleet, and providing office support services to state agencies.  The Office of the State Budget, prepares, presents, and executes the state budget on behalf of the Governor.  The DMB has several autonomous units:  Office of the State Employer, Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, Office of Regulatory Reform, Michigan State Fair, State Building Authority, and Civil Service.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate

Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENTAND BUDGET

1.      Internal Audit Consolidation

The Executive reduces appropriation by $1.1 million Gross and eliminates 1.0FTE to reflect transfer of funding for statewide internal auditors to DMB as a result of Executive Order 2007-31.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                       

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(1.0)

($1,102,300)

(5,983,200)

706,700

1,773,800

$2,400,400

(1.0)

($1,102,300)

(5,983,200)

706,700

1,773,800

$2,400,400

(1.0)

($1,102,300)

(5,983,200)

706,700

1,773,800

$2,400,400

2.     Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding by $217,800 Gross and $100,600 GF/GP to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21 into FY 2010; eliminates 2.0 FTEs.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                               

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(2.0)

($217,800)

(100,000)

(17,200)

($100,600)

(2.0)

($217,800)

(100,000)

(17,200)

($100,600)

(2.0)

($217,800)

(100,000)

(17,200)

($100,600)

3.     State Building Authority Rent

The Executive includes $20.0 million GF/GP to make adjustments for projected rent payments for previously-constructed projects.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$231,822,100

1,520,000

$230,302,100

$20,000,000

0

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

0

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

0

$20,000,000

4.     Microsoft Upgrade /DIT Reduction

The Executive includes funding increase of $193,600 Gross and $97,600 GF/GP for software upgrade to Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and license applications; reduces funding by $151,600 Gross and $76,200 GF/GP for virtual storage savings andDIT 2.0% administrative reduction. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$42,000

43,500

(22,900)

$21,400

$42,000

43,500

(22,900)

$21,400

$42,000

43,500

(22,900)

$21,400

5.    Michigan State Fair

The Executive eliminates $6.6 million Gross funding and 10.0 FTEs for Michigan State Fair inDetroit.  Reduction ends state funding for fair in FY 2010. The FY 2009 fair would be the last fair to receive state financial support.  The Senate includes a $100 placeholder; House funds fair at FY 2008-09 funding level.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

10.0

$6,605,300

6,605,300

$0

(10.0)

($6,605,300)

(6,605,300)

$0

0.0

($6,605,200)

(6,605,300)

$100

0.0

$0

0

$0

6.    State PoliceFTE Transfer

The Executive reflects transfer of 3.0 FTEs and $282,700 Gross funding for carpenter positions from Michigan State Police to DMB.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

N/A

N/A

N/A

3.0

$282,700

282,700

3.0

$282,700

282,700

3.0

$282,700

282,700

7.      Department of History, Arts and Libraries (DHAL) Transfer

The Executive includes $1.6 million Gross and $1.3 million GF/GP funding to reflect transfer of theStateRecordsCenter and State Archives and IT costs from DHAL.  The Governor recommends the elimination of DHAL in FY 2010.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

21.0

$1,648,300

87,700

285,900

$1,274,700

0.0

$0

0

0

$0

0.0

$0

0

0

$0

8.      Building Occupancy Charges (BOC)

The Executive includes $1.2 million Gross and GF/GP funding to reflect BOC expenditures that were transferred related to theState Records Center and the State Archives.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$1,174,700

$1,174,700

0.0

$0

$0

0.0

$1,174,700

$1,174,700

9.    Census Tracking/Reapportionment

The House includes $100 placeholder for census tracking and reapportionment program.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$0

0

0.0

$0

0

0.0

$100

$100

10.    Funding Reductions

The Senate reduces funding in the following line items:  Executive Operations - $50,400, Administrative Services - $101,100, Budget and Financial Management - $1,256,000, Office of State Employer - $81,500, Business Support Services - $444,500, Office of Children's Ombudsman - $161,400, and IT - $1,446,800.

House reduces funding in the following line items:Executive Operations - $35,500, Administrative Services - $61,200, Budget and Financial Management - $956,100, Office of State Employer - $41,300, Business Support Services - $802,200, Office of Children's Ombudsman - $301,800 andDIT - $2,165,700.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$0

0

0.0

($3,541,700)

($3,541,700)

0.0

($4,363,800)

($4,363,800)

11.     Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $1.7 million Gross and $693,100 GF/GP for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurance costs.  An additional $289,200 Gross and $223,600 GF/GP is appropriated forDIT economics.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,966,500

612,100

437,700

$916,700

$1,966,500

612,100

437,700

$916,700

$1,966,500

612,100

437,700

$916,700

CIVIL SERVICE Commission (CSC)

12.    Civil Service Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding by $264,500 GF/GP and eliminates 6.0 FTEs to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21.   Includes reduction of 6.0 FTEs and $169,500 GF/GP for elimination of HR staff for MDOC facility closures inDeerfield andCampBranch facilities required by executive order.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

FTES

Gross

GF/GP

               

               N/A

N/A

N/A

                (12.0)

($434,000)

($434,000)

                (12.0)

($434,000)

($434,000)

                (12.0)

($434,000)

($434,000)

13.   MDOC Facility Closures

The Executive reduces funding by $1.1 million GF/GP and eliminates 10.0 FTEs for reduction of HR staff in additional MDOC facilities.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(10.0)

($1,065,400)

($1,065,400)

(10.0)

($1,065,400)

($1,065,400)

(10.0)

($1,065,400)

($1,065,400)

14.   MDCH Facility Closure

The Executive reduces funding by $373,900 Gross and $193,200 GF/GP and eliminates 4.0 FTEs for reduction of HR staff from closure ofMt. Pleasant hospital.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(4.0)

($373,900)

(2,300)

(68,100)

(12,000)

(1,500)

(96,800)

($193,200)

(4.0)

($373,900)

(2,300)

(68,100)

(12,000)

(1,500)

(96,800)

($193,200)

(4.0)

($373,900)

(2,300)

(68,100)

(12,000)

(1,500)

(96,800)

($193,200)

15.  Microsoft Upgrade

The Executive includes funding increase of $85,800 Gross and $18,300 GF/GP for the costs of Microsoft Office Professional software upgrade. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$85,800

36,800

30,700

$18,300

$85,800

36,800

30,700

$18,300

$85,800

36,800

30,700

$18,300

16.   Office of Great Workplace Development

The Senate eliminates the $700,000 funding for this office and the 5.0FTE positions associated with it.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$0

0

$0

(5.0)

($700,000)

(350,000)

($350,000)

0.0

$0

0

$0

17.  CSC Funding Reductions

The Senate reduces funding in the following line items:  Agency Services - $342.900, Executive Direction - $426,800, Human Resources Operations - $1,829,400, and IT - $225,400.

House reduces funding in the following line items:Agency Services - $824,900, Executive Direction - $1,047,200, and Human Resources Operations - $1,246,700.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.0

$0

0

0.0

($2,824,500)

($2,824,500)

0.0

($3,118,800)

($3,118,800)

18.    Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $1.3 million Gross and $548,100 GF/GP for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurance costs.  An additional $33,900 Gross and $16,900 GF/GP is appropriated forDIT economics.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,317,100

28,700

242,900

46,700

3,400

430,400

$565,000

$1,317,100

28,700

242,900

46,700

3,400

430,400

$565,000

$1,317,100

28,700

242,900

46,700

3,400

430,400

$565,000

 

 

 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENTAND BUDGET

Sec. 710.  Revisions to Computer Contracts– RETAINED

Requires DMB to report on any revisions that increase or decrease current computer contracts by more than $500,000 at least 14 days prior to finalization of revisions.  Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 715(3).  Motor Vehicle Fleet Assignment – RETAINED

Expresses legislative intent that DMB have the authority to determine appropriateness of vehicle assignment. Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 715(4).  Motor Vehicle Fleet Plan – RETAINED

Requires DMB to maintain a plan for the state's motor vehicle fleet and lists specific information to be included in plan. Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.  

Sec. 716.  Purchasing From Michigan-Based Firms –RETAINED

Requires DMB to adopt policies and procedures necessary to provide a purchasing preference for products manufactured or services offered by Michigan-based firms.  Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.   

Sec. 716a.  Supplier Diversity Program –DELETED

Appropriates $400,000 for Supplier Diversity Program to fund up to 4.0 FTEs or contract with private companies to implement program; DMB may expend additional $100,000 on program.  Executive, Senate, and House delete language.

Sec. 717.  Purchasing Decisions –RETAINED

Establishes guidelines for DMB to follow when determining whether a purchase, contract, or provision of supplies, materials, services, insurance, utilities, third party financing, equipment, printing, and other items needed by state departments is in the best interests of the state.  Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.  

Sec. 718.  Vendor Disclosure Information to Collect –RETAINED

Lists information DMB is authorized to collect from vendors to ensure compliance with procurement of goods and services from Michigan-based providers.  Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.  

Sec. 719.  Vendor Disclosure Call Centers –RETAINED

Authorizes DMB to require any vendor or subcontractor who provides call or contact center services to the state to disclose the location from which the call or contact center services are being provided to the inbound caller.  Executive deletes language, Senate and House retain language.   

Sec. 720.  Census Tracking/Reapportionment  –NEW

Requires that appropriation in part 1 for census tracking/reapportionment be equally distributed to the Senate and House of Representatives and shall be used for equipment, supplies, and services needed for tracking census and reapportionment information for the State.  House includes new language.

Sec. 724.  Report on Unclassified Salaries –NOT INCLUDED

Requires that DMB prepare report on salaries of unclassified employees and gubernatorial appointees within all state departments and agencies.  Senate includes new language.   

Sec. 724a. Existing2-1-1 Capacities –DELETED

Requires DMB to assistDIT in determining how existing2-1-1 capacities will be utilized by each department with community resource information and referral service.  Executive, Senate, and House delete language. 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008

Sec. 724a. State Fairgrounds Maintenance  –NOT INCLUDED

Appropriates up to $150,000 from the state exposition and fairgrounds fund to maintain the State Fairgrounds.  Senate includes new language. 

Sec. 754. Office of Great Workplace Development  –NOT INCLUDED

Prohibits funding in part 1 to be used to fund the Office of Great Workplace Development.  Senate includes new language. 


STATE    

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$0

$0

0.0

Federal

5,673,700

1,810,000

1,810,000

1,810,000

0

$3,863,700)

(68.1)

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

100

100

100

100

0

0

0.0

Restricted

162,573,800

163,614,700

169,364,700

163,614,700

0

1,040,900

0.6

GF/GP

26,130,800

28,214,200

17,892,800

25,600,400

0

(530,400)

(2.0)

Gross

$214,378,400

$213,639,000

$209,067,600

$211,025,200

$0

($3,353,200)

(1.6)


FTEs

1,815.0

1,815.0

1,815.0

1,815.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Department of State administers programs in eight areas:  Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration, which includes titling and registering vehicles; Elections and Campaign Finance Administration, which includes training local election officials and monitoring campaign finance; Regulatory and Consumer Protection, which includes inspecting and licensing automotive repair facilities; Traffic Safety which includes driver testing; Office of the Great Seal; Assigned Claims Facility; Uniform Commercial Code; and Executive Direction and Central Support.


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate

Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

1.    Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding by $132,600 GF/GP to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21 into FY 2010. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                    

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($132,600)

($132,600)

($132,600)

($132,600)

($132,600)

($132,600)

2.   HelpAmerica Vote Act (HAVA) Funding

The Executive removes $3.9 million one-time federal funding forHAVA program appropriated in previous year.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.         

Gross

Federal

N/A

N/A

($3,863,700)

(3,863,700)

($3,863,700)

(3,863,700)

($3,863,700)

(3,863,700)

3.    Internal Audit Consolidation

The Executive reduces funding by $148,600 GF/GP to reflect transfer of internal audit functions to DMB pursuant to E.O. 2007-31.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

Gross

Restricted

$148,600

$148,600

($148,600)

(148,600)

($148,600)

(148,600)

($148,600)

(148,600)

4.     Microsoft Upgrade / Business Portal

The Executive includes funding increase of $266,700 Gross and $47,200 GF/GP for costs of software upgrade to purchase Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and license applications; additional $54,000 Gross funding for Michigan Business One Stop Portal.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$320,700

273,500

$47,200

$320,700

273,500

$47,200

$320,700

273,500

$47,200

5.     Department of Information Technology (DIT) Reduction

The Executive includes reduction of $35,400 Gross and $3,200 GF/GP to reflectDIT 2.0% administrative reduction and virtual storage savings.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.                 

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($35,400)

(32,200)

($3,200)

($35,400)

(32,200)

($3,200)

($35,400)

(32,200)

($3,200)

6.      Branch Services Fee

The Senate includes funding from a proposed new fee, the Branch Services Fee; new fee has not been enacted.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$0

0

0

$5,750,000

5,750,000

$0

$0

0

0

7.     Funding Reductions

The Senate includes reduction for following line items: Executive Direction Operations - $5,000, Department Services Operations - $910,000, Regulatory Services Operations - $435,000, Customer Delivery Branch Operations - $5,924,900, Customer Delivery Central Operations - $2,909,300, and IT by $137,200.

House reduced following line items: Department Services Operations - $366,500, Regulatory Services Operations - $553,000, Customer Deliver Branch Operations - $1,273,200, Customer Delivery Central Operations - $315,700, and IT - $105,400.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

0

($10,321,400)

($10,321,400)

($2,613,800)

($2,613,800)

8.      Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $2.9 million Gross and $2.0 million GF/GP for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurance costs. An additional $201,100 Gross and $167,500 GF/GP is appropriated forDIT economics.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$3,120,200

948,200

$2,172,000

$3,120,200

948,200

$2,172,000

$3,120,200

948,200

$2,172,000

 

 

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

Sec. 802.  Technical Language Revision – NOT INCLUDED

Executive added the phrase "In addition to the appropriation in part 1" as new language at the beginning of Sections 802,806, 810, and 816.  Senate and House do not include language.

Sec. 805a.  HelpAmerica Vote Act (HAVA) Report – NEW

Requires Department to report on the activities and success of enforcement and compliance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002.  Senate and House include language.

Sec. 815.  Branch Office Closings or Consolidations – RETAINED

Requires 180 days advance notice of branch office closures and consolidations and 60 days advance notice for relocations.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 815a. Report on Branch Office Transactions – DELETED

Requires the Department to report on the number of branch office transactions completed online.  Executive, Senate and House delete language.

Sec. 818(1) and (2). Motorcycle Safety Education Program  RETAINED

Requires funds appropriated for Motorcycle Safety Education Grants and Administration to be used for program operation; requires funding to come from license endorsements and registration and testing fees.  Executive deletes this language in subsections 1 and 2; Senate and House retain language.

 Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

Sec. 819.  Business Application Modernization (BAM) ProjectRETAINED

Appropriates $4.6 million funding for the BAM Project to be used for development, implementation, and maintenance of BAM; Executive deletes language that designates unexpended funding as a work project;Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 824. Buena Vista Township Branch Office RETAINED

Requires Department to maintain a full service branch office in theBuena VistaTownshipExecutive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 825.  General Fund ExpendituresNEW

Requires Department to use available restricted funds first for expenditures before using general fund dollars.  House includes new language.

Sec. 827.  Branch Office Locations in Urban AreasRETAINED

Encourages branch offices to be located in downtown areas, town centers, central business districts, and brownfield sites rather thangreenfield and open space sites.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 828.  Performance Audit ReportNEW

Requires Department to submit report on improvements and changes taken by the department concerning issues identified by the Auditor General in the 2009 cash receipts and branch office customer service audit. House includes new language.


TREASURY     

Summary:  As Passed by the House 

Senate Bill 245 (H-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

FY 2009-10

Difference:  House

From FY 2008-09 YTD

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$10,894,700

$11,120,800

$11,120,800

$11,120,800

$0

$226,100

2.1

Federal

92,307,700

93,579,600

92,729,600

92,729,700

0

422,000

0.5

Local

1,105,100

1,526,400

1,526,400

1,526,400

0

421,300

38.1

Private

715,600

723,700

723,700

723,700

0

8,100

1.1

Restricted

1,451,771,500

1,484,909,500

1,335,573,600

1,409,715,100

0

(42,056,400)

(2.9)

GF/GP

172,247,900

166,608,400

152,746,400

156,130,300

0

(16,117,600)

(9.4)

Gross

$1,729,042,500

$1,758,468,400

$1,594,420,500

$1,671,946,000

$0

($57,096,500)

(3.3)


FTEs

1,846.5

1,871.5

1,864.5

1,864.5

0.0

18.0

1.0

Note:  FY 2008-09 figures reflect supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJanuary 31, 2009.

Overview

The Department of Treasury is the chief fiscal agency of the state and the primary source of advice to the Governor on tax and fiscal policy issues.  The Department’s mission is to collect state taxes, to invest, control, and disburse state monies, and to protect the state’s credit rating and that of its cities.  The Department manages one of the nation’s largest pension funds, administers revenue sharing, and administers the student financial aid programs.  It also investigates fraudulent financial activity, provides assistance on all property tax-related issues, advises issuers of municipal obligations.  The Bureau of State Lottery, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) are autonomous agencies housed within the Department of Treasury.  Funds and programs of the MSF are administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), which also administers the 21st Century Jobs Fund.

 


Major Budget Changes From FY 2008-09 YTD Appropriations

FY 2008-09 YTD

Executive Change

From YTD

Senate

Change

From YTD

House

Change

From YTD

TREASURY OPERATIONS

1.      Treasury Operations

The Executive funds operations (excluding Revenue Sharing, Debt Service, and the MSF) at $378.9 million Gross  ($11.0 million - IDG; $37.3 million - Federal; $1.5 million - Local; $260.4 million - Restricted; and $68.7 million GF/GP). 

The Senate provides $407.3 million gross funding  ($11.0 million - IDG; $37.3 million - Federal; $1.5 million - Local; $297.7 million - Restricted; and $59.8 million GF/GP). 

The House provides $373.4 million Gross  ($11.0 million - IDG; $37.3 million - Federal; $1.5 million - Local; $260.4 million - Restricted; and $63.2 million GF/GP). 

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

$411,191,300

10,814,400

36,868,900

1,105,100

287,132,300

$75,270,600

 ($32,260,100)

225,200

394,200

421,300

(26,752,900)

($6,547,900)

 ($3,862,900)

225,200

394,200

421,300

10,566,900

($15,470,500)

 ($37,758,600)

225,200

394,200

421,300

(26,752,800)

($12,046,500)

 

2.      Tax Compliance Enforcement Program

The Executive includes additional 10.0 FTEs and increases funding by $895,000 GF/GP for expanded tax enforcement on business accounts.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive. 

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

10.0

$895,000

$895,000

10.0

$895,000

$895,000

10.0

$895,000

$895,000

 

3.    Income Tax Automation

The Executive includes 2.0 additional FTEs and increases funding by $150,000 GF/GP for implementation of automated tax processing program using software that helps auto-correct errors on tax returns. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.  

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

2.0

$150,000

$150,000

2.0

$150,000

$150,000

2.0

$150,000

$150,000

 

4.Michigan Business Tax (MBT) Implementation

The Executive reduces funding forMBT implementation by $6.5 million GF/GP.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.

Gross

GF/GP

$11,813,800

$11,813,800

($6,500,000)

($6,500,000)

($6,500,000)

($6,500,000)

($6,500,000)

($6,500,000)

 

5.       Secondary Collections Program

The Executive eliminates $1.1 million Gross funding and 8.0 FTEs associated with secondary tax collection contract that was not implemented. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.   

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

17.0

N/A

N/A

(8.0)

 ($1,100,000)

(1,100,000)

(8.0)

 ($1,100,000)

(1,100,000)

(8.0)

 ($1,100,000)

(1,100,000)

 

6.      Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS)

The Executive eliminates line item appropriation for funding for CMRS.  New boilerplate language appropriates revenue and requires distribution of funding pursuant to Emergency9-1-1 Service Enabling Act, PA 32 of 1986.  The Senate retains line item and increased funding by $9.1 million for full-year funding.  The House concurs with the Executive. 

Gross

Restricted

$11,100,000

11,100,000

($11,100,000)

(11,100,000)

$9,100,000

9,100,000

($11,100,000)

(11,100,000)

 

7.      Telephone / Telegraph Reappraisals

The Executive adds $500,000 GF/GP for on-going telephone / telegraph reappraisal program.  The Senate concurs with the Executive. 

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$0

$0

 

8.      Michigan EducationSavingsProgramState Match Funding

The Executive eliminates $800,000 funding from Merit Award Trust Fund and language providing state match for contributions to Michigan Education Savings Program on behalf of children.  Current year language provides state match of $1 for each $3 contributed ($200 maximum match) for first year of enrollment.  The House concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

$800,000

800,000

($800,000)

(800,000)

$0

0

($800,000)

(800,000)

 

9.      Microsoft Upgrade / Business Portal /DIT Reduction

The Executive includes funding increase of $255,300 Gross and $46,300 GF/GP for Microsoft Office Professional software upgrade and business website portal.  Appropriation also includes $94,200 Gross and $12,500 GF/GP reduction to reflectDIT 2.0% administrative reduction and virtual storage savings. Senate and House concur with the Executive. 

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$161,100

(800)

(900)

129,000

$33,800

$161,100

(800)

(900)

129,000

$33,800

$161,100

(800)

(900)

129,000

$33,800

 

10.    Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Program / Investments Staff

The Executive includes $160,000 Gross forPRE for tax appeal hearing referee; includes $300,000 Gross funding and 2.0 FTEs for STARR investment oversight.  Senate and House concur with the Executive. 

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

N/A

3.0

$460,000

460,000

3.0

$460,000

460,000

3.0

$460,000

460,000

 

11.    Office of History, Arts and Libraries

The House includes a new line item for this office with a $100 placeholder.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$0

$0

$100

$100

 

12.    State Aid to Libraries Grant

The House includes a new line item for a State Aid to Libraries grant and included a $100 placeholder.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

$0

$0

$100

$100

 

REVENUE SHARING

13.    Constitutional Revenue Sharing

The current-year estimated payments, based on the May 2009 Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), are $654.4 million. The Executive recommendation was based on the January 2009 (CREC) and funded paymentsat $661.2 million forpayments to cities, villages, and townships- this is a $6.8 million increase. Senate and House reduce funding for payments by $32.3 million based on the May CREC agreements.

Gross

Restricted

$654,445,000

654,445,000

$6,774,400

6,774,400

($32,307,100)

(32,307,100)

($32,308,100)

(32,308,100)

 

14.    Statutory Revenue Sharing

The current-year estimated payments, based on the May 2009 Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), are $388.0 million. The Executive recommendation was based on the January 2009 (CREC) and funded paymentsat $423.1 million forpayments to cities, villages, and townships- this is a $35.1 million increase from 2008-09 estimated payments. Senate funds payments at $309.7 million which is a $78.3 million reduction; House funds payments at $383.0 million which is a $5.0 million reduction.

Gross

Restricted

$388,003,000

388,003,000

$35,090,700

35,090,700

($78,327,900)

(78,327,900)

($5,000,200)

(5,000,200)

 

15.  County Revenue Sharing

The Executive fundsCountyRevenue Sharing payments at $49.1 million which represents an increase of $46.8 million to fund the additional counties anticipated to be eligible again for payments.  Current estimates are that $65.5 million funding is needed for full funding of estimated payments.  Counties become eligible for payments when they have exhausted their revenue sharing reserve funds. The Senate includes $52.2 million additional funding; House includes an additional $62.1 million. 

Gross

Restricted

$2,394,500

2,394,500

$46,752,700

46,752,700

$52,176,800

52,176,800

$62,131,600

62,131,600

 

16.   Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)

The Executive increases funding by $200,000 Gross and $100,000 GF/GP toPILT program for increased purchased lands payment. House concurs with the Executive. Senate reduces funding by $2.62 million GF/GP.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

$14,189,200

100

2,350,000

$11,839,100

$200,000

0

100,000

$100,000

($2,627,800)

0

(340,000)

($2,287,800)

$200,000

0

100,000

$100,000

 

DEBT SERVICE

17.     Debt Service Payments

The Executive reduces funding by $945,500 Gross and GF/GP for debt service based upon principal and interest requirements of general obligation bond issues.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.    

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$83,123,000

15,514,500

$67,608,500

($945,500)

0

($945,500)

($945,500)

0

($945,500)

($945,500)

0

($945,500)

 

 

18.    Economic Adjustments

The Executive increases funding by $3.7 million Gross and $668,700 GF/GP for economics which includes salaries and wages, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurance costs; appropriation includes funding for Lottery and MGCB.    An additional $324,000 Gross and $71,000 GF/GP is appropriated forDIT economics. The Senate and House concur with the Executive.  

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$4,070,600

97,800

319,800

21,300

2,892,000

$739,700

$4,070,600

97,800

319,800

21,300

2,892,000

$739,700

$4,070,600

97,800

319,800

21,300

2,892,000

$739,700

MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

19.  Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB)

The Executive increases funding for MGCB by $88,500 Gross for additional auditor needed to fulfill Board's responsibilities for new Nottawaseppi Tribe casino.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.  

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

N/A

1.0

$88,500

88,500

1.0

$88,500

88,500

1.0

$88,500

88,500

 

LOTTERY

20.   Lottery Sales Staff

The Executive increases funding for Lottery by $835,000 Gross for 10.0 additional FTEs for sales representatives to help monitor lottery sites at retailers.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.  

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

N/A

10.0

$835,000

835,000

10.0

$835,000

835,000

10.0

$835,000

835,000

 

21.  Funding Reductions

The Senate includes $6.5 million funding reductions:  $227,000 for travel, $1.2 million for Supervision of General Property Tax, 140,600 for Local Finance, $500,000 by elimination of Property Tax Appeal Program, $204,900 for Mail Operations, $153,400 for Student Financial Assistance Programs, $5,000 for Grants in Counties in Lieu of Taxes, $3.3 million for Senior Citizens Cooperative Housing,  $400,000 for Renaissance Zone Reimbursement by eliminating payments to public libraries, $403.5 million for IT. House includes $5.0 million reductions:$200,000 for travel, $2.0 million for Supervision of General Property Tax, $86,300 for Local Finance, $500,000 by elimination of Property Tax Appeal Program, $153,700 for Student Financial Assistance Programs, $5,000 for Grants in Counties in Lieu of Taxes, $1.65 million for Senior Citizens Cooperative Housing, $403.8 million for IT.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

($6,534,800)

($6,534,800)

($4,998,800)

($4,998,800)

 

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (MSF)

22.   Michigan Strategic Fund

The Executive provides FY 2009-10 funding for the MSF at $163.7 million Gross:  ($81,200 -IDG; $56.3 million - Federal; $723,700 - Private; $75.6 million - Restricted; and $31.0 million - GF/GP).  Senate provides $118.5 million Gross funding: ($81,200 -IDG; $55.5 million - Federal; $723,700 - Private; $36.0 million - Restricted; and $26.3 million - GF/GP). House provides $137.7 million Gross funding: ($81,200 -IDG; $55.5 million - Federal; $723,700 - Private; $54.6 million - Restricted; and $26.2 million - GF/GP).   

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

$148,030,500

80,300

55,438,800

715,600

63,805,200

$27,990,600

$15,657,400

900

877,700

8,100

11,750,100

$3,020,100

($29,500,200)

900

27,700

8,100

(27,829,600)

($1,707,300)

($1,360,500)

900

27,800

8,100

350,100

($1,747,400)

 

23.   21st Century Jobs Program Funding

E.O. 2009-22 reduced funding by $9.05 million.  The Executive restores this funding and $13.0 million additional funding for 21st Century Jobs Program from FY 2008-09 enacted appropriations; Senate decreases funding from current-year by $20.5 million; House increases funding by $9.0 million.

Gross

Restricted

$52,950,000

52,950,000

$22,050,000

22,050,000

($20,529,700)

(20,529,700)

$9,050,000

9,050,000

 

24.  MSF Executive Order 2008-21 Reductions

The Executive reduces funding for Economic Development Job Training administration by $149,000 Gross and GF/GP to annualize the 2.0% GF/GP reduction taken by E.O. 2008-21 into FY 2010.  The Senate and House concur with the Executive.   

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($149,000)

($149,000)

($149,000)

($149,000)

($149,000)

($149,000)

 

25.  MSF Funding Reductions

The Senate reduced all administrative line items andMichigan promotion by 10.0% below Governor's recommendation.  Reductions were: Administration - $259,100, Job Creation Services  $1,398,600, Film Office - $18,400, Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) Grants - $672,500, Michigan Promotion - $571,800.   House reduced following line items: EDJT Grants - $2.018,000, Administration $97,000, Job Creation Services - $523,900, Michigan Promotion - $314,700, Film Office - $6,800. 

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$0

$0

($2,920,400)

($2,920,200)

($2,960,400)

($2,960,400)

 

26.   Department of History, Arts and Libraries (DHAL) Transfer

The Executive includes 7.0 FTEs and $2.6 million Gross and $1.8 million GF/GP funding for transfer of Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Economic Development program, and Arts and Cultural Institution Planning Grants from DHAL to the MSF.  (FY 2008-09 funding was $8.9 million.)

FTEs

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

7.0

$2,657,100

850,000

$1,807,100

0.0

$0

0

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

 

27.  Business Incubator Program

The Executive eliminates $1.25 million Gross one-time funding for business incubator program in five counties.The Senate includes $100 placeholder; House includes $350,000 additional funding to be appropriated to eight incubator programs.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$1,250,000

1,250,000

$0

($1,250,000)

(1,250,000)

$0

($1,249,900)

(1,250,000)

$100

$350,000

350,000

$0

 

28.  Defense Contract Coordination Center

The Senate includes $3.0 million funding for new line item; funding from 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$3,000,000

3,000,000

N/A

N/A

 

29.   MSF  Economic Adjustments

The Executive includes $232,600 Gross and $195,800 GF/GP funding for economics which include increased funding for salaries and wages, retirement, worker's compensation, building occupancy charges and insurance costs.  Senate and House concur with the Executive.    

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$232,600

900

27,700

8,100

100

$195,800

$232,600

900

27,700

8,100

100

$195,800

$232,600

900

27,700

8,100

100

$195,800

 


Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2008-09

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 905.  Sale of Tax Manuals– RETAINED

Requires Department to provide copies of the state tax manual via the Department's website or provide for sale copies of the tax manuals on CD or other electronic media.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 920.  Grants to Counties in Lieu of Taxes –DELETED

Authorizes grants to counties in lieu of taxes for lands transferred to the federal government.  Executive and Senate retain current language; House deletes language.

Sec. 927.  Telephone / Telegraph Reappraisals –DELETED

States legislative intent that telephone / telegraph reappraisals be funded at $1.5 million by supplemental appropriations.  Executive, Senate and House delete language.

Sec. 930a.  Secondary Collections Activities –DELETED

Requires Department to select a private collection agency for secondary collection activities in order to benchmark primary agency performance for individual tax, discontinued business tax, state agency accounts, and active business tax accounts older than 36 months; requires quarterly report.  Executive, Senate and House delete language.

Sec. 933.  Michigan Education Savings Program –DELETED

Requires Michigan Education Savings Program funds be used as state match for funds invested on behalf of children; state to provide $1 for each $3 contributed with $200 maximum match; state match only for first year of enrollment.  Executive and House delete language; Senate retains language.

Sec. 938.  PILT Payments –REVISED

Requires Department to payPILT payments to local units of government by February 14 for bills received by January 15.   Executive deletes language; Senate and House revise language to provide legislative intent that Department work with local units to improvePILT system on purchased lands; requires report.

Sec. 941.  Medical Pension Liability – DELETED

Directs Department to analyze new insurance products to address medical pension liability for state employee retirees. Executive and House delete language; Senate retains language and eliminates reporting requirement.

Sec. 942. Field Collection Report – NOT INCLUDED

Requires Department to report on additional revenue collection related to increased field staff.  The Senate included language.

Sec. 944.  Pension Plan Consultant Report – REVISED

Requires Department to forward any report from a pension plan consultant to Legislature and state budget director.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House revise language to require report be forwarded within 30 days.

Sec. 944a.  CommercialMobile  Radio Service Payments (CMRS)NEW

Appropriates revenue from the emergency9-1-1 surcharge program and authorizes distribution under the Emergency9-1-1 Service Enabling Act, 1986 PA 32 replaces a line item appropriation.  Executive includes language in Section 944; House includes language as Section 944a.

Sec. 947. Revenue Enhancement Program – REVISED

Stipulates that funding in part 1 may be used for principal residence exemption compliance program. Requires quarterly reports for personal property tax audit and Principal Residence Audit programs.  Executive deletes language; Senate modifies language and deletes web-based database expenditures and carryforward language; House eliminates language requiring funding levels, and deletes database expenditures and carryforward language.

Sec. 948.  Electronic Income Tax Filing – RETAINED

Directs Department to report the number of tax returns, including state income and single business tax returns, filed on-line in the preceding fiscal year.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 949.  Tobacco Stamp Program – INCLUDED

Directs Department to explore the possibility of a public-private partnership for new tobacco stamp technology; requires report. Senate and House include new language.

Sec. 950.  Revenue Sharing –REVISED

Directs distribution of constitutional and statutory revenue sharing payments to cities, villages and townships; includes 2% additional statutory payments to local units that received statutory payments in FY 2006-07.  Executive eliminates requirement that local units receive an equal distribution to what that unit received in FY 2008-09 and allows cities, villages and townships to receive less than 100% of their FY 2008-09 total revenue sharing payment if constitutional revenue sharing funding is reduced.  Senate revises language so that payments shall be 88% or less of previous year's combined payment; House revises language to require payments be 96.2% or less than previous year.

Sec. 952.  Grants to Cities with Emergency Financial Managers – DELETED

Requires appropriations for special grants to cities to be used to restore past revenue sharing reductions to cities which had an emergency financial manager appointed to them.  Senate and House delete language.

LOTTERY

Sec. 963.  Department of Human Services (DHS) Bridge Cards  –RETAINED

Directs Lottery to notify lottery retailers that DHS bridge cards are not to be used to purchase lottery tickets.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain language.

Sec. 963.  Lottery Promotion and Advertising Appropriation  –NEW

Appropriates 1.0% of prior fiscal year's lottery ticket sales for promotion and advertising.  Executive includes new language as Section 963; House includes language as Section 964.

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (MSF)

Sec. 1001(1).  Federal Contingency Funds RETAINED

Senatedeletes appropriation of up to $10.0 million for federal contingency funds. Executive and House include language.

Sec. 1002.  Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) Grants REVISED

Executive renames the EDJT program the "Economic Diversification Skills Training Program"; deletes requirement that EDJT participants be 16 years old and not enrolled in state funded educational programs; deletes employer maximum match rate of 50% requirement for incumbent worker training grants.  Senate modifies language and reduces allocation for aerospace funding; House agreed with Executive changes and revises employer maximum match language for training grants.

Sec. 1014.  Michigan Core Communities Fund –DELETED

Outlines purposes and uses of fund and procedures for grant distribution. Executive and House delete language.

Sec. 1020.  FederalPass Through Funds  –RETAINED

Appropriates federal pass-through funds received by local units that do not require additional state matching funds. Senate deletes language; Executive and House retain language.

Sec. 1024.  Small Business Technology andDevelopmentCenters (SBTDC) –RETAINED

Allocates $1.4 million from 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund to Small Business Technology andDevelopmentCenters for Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Research grant or matching loan programs.  Executive deletes language; Senate and House retain current-year language.

Sec. 1032  Film Office Report  –RETAINED

Requires report from Film Office on film tax credit program. Executive and House retain current-year language; Senate revises language to require more detailed report. 

Sec. 1034.  Business Incubator Program –REVISED

Stipulates funding be awarded competitively to operational business incubators in five counties.  Executive deletes language; Senate retains current-year language; House revises language to include 8 business incubators.

Sec. 1034.  Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Arts and Cultural Grants  – NOT INCLUDED

Authorizes new planning grant program and specifies awards to help complete program statements and planning documents for remodeling, repair, renovation, or construction of arts and cultural institutions.  Competitive grants may be to counties, cities, villages, townships, community foundations and non-profit organizations.  Executive includes language.