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| DEPARTMENT OF STATE |
Adjusted Executive
Appropriation Request Percent
2001-02 2002-03 Change Change
AGENCY SUMMARY
General Fund 13,597,000 15,294,000 1,697,000 12.48%
Special Rev.-Fed. 62,284,400 83,445,000 21,160,600 33.97%
Special Rev.-Other 32,866,400 37,101,000 4,234,600 12.88%
Fiduciary 2,000,000 3,600,000 1,600,000 80.00%
Total for AGENCY SUMMARY: 110,747,800 139,440,000 28,692,200 25.91%
STATE OPERATIONS
General Fund 13,597,000 15,294,000 1,697,000 12.48%
Special Rev.-Fed. 7,034,400 10,945,000 3,910,600 55.59%
Special Rev.-Other 32,566,400 36,801,000 4,234,600 13.00%
Fiduciary 100,000 200,000 100,000 100.00%
Total for STATE OPERATIONS: 53,297,800 63,240,000 9,942,200 18.65%
Administration
General Fund 4,888,500 5,507,000 618,500 12.65%
Total for Program: 4,888,500 5,507,000 618,500 12.65%
Local Government and Community Services
General Fund 5,995,600 6,890,000 894,400 14.92%
Special Rev.-Fed. 7,034,400 10,945,000 3,910,600 55.59%
Special Rev.-Other 2,251,500 1,517,000 (734,500) -32.62%
Fiduciary 100,000 200,000 100,000 100.00%
Total for Program: 15,381,500 19,552,000 4,170,500 27.11%
Licensing Services
Special Rev.-Other 29,253,500 33,781,000 4,527,500 15.48%
Total for Program: 29,253,500 33,781,000 4,527,500 15.48%
Tug Hill Commission
General Fund 923,000 958,000 35,000 3.79%
Special Rev.-Other 12,600 33,000 20,400 161.90%
Total for Program: 935,600 991,000 55,400 5.92%
Lake George Park Commission
Special Rev.-Other 1,048,800 1,470,000 421,200 40.16%
Total for Program: 1,048,800 1,470,000 421,200 40.16%
State Ethics Commission
General Fund 1,789,900 1,939,000 149,100 8.33%
Total for Program: 1,789,900 1,939,000 149,100 8.33%
AID TO LOCALITIES
Special Rev.-Fed. 55,250,000 72,500,000 17,250,000 31.22%
Special Rev.-Other 300,000 300,000 0 0.00%
Fiduciary 1,900,000 3,400,000 1,500,000 78.95%
Total for AID TO LOCALITIES: 57,450,000 76,200,000 18,750,000 32.64%
Local Government and Community Services
Special Rev.-Fed. 55,250,000 72,500,000 17,250,000 31.22%
Fiduciary 1,900,000 3,400,000 1,500,000 78.95%
Total for Program: 57,150,000 75,900,000 18,750,000 32.81%
Licensing Services
Special Rev.-Other 300,000 300,000 0 0.00%
Total for Program: 300,000 300,000 0 0.00%
ALL FUNDS PERSONNEL
BUDGETED FILL LEVELS
Current Requested
Program 2001-02 2002-03 Change
Administration 48 48 0
Local Government and Community
Services 308 336 28
Licensing Services 450 450 0
Tug Hill Commission 17 17 0
Lake George Park Commission 11 11 0
State Ethics Commission 21 21 0
Total General Fund : 142 160 18
Total All Other Funds : 713 723 10
TOTAL: 855 883 28
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
(Executive Budget: pp.379-383)
The Department of State (DOS) is responsible for programs relating to
services to local governments and community based organizations,
including paid and volunteer fire companies, public safety, land use
planning, business and government relations, consumer protection and
business support, administration and management.
This Agency is located in the Public Protection and General Government
appropriation bill.
The Executive recommends an All Funds Appropriation of $139,440,000,
a net increase of $28,692,200 from State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2001-2002.
In addition, the Executive recommends an additional 28 new FTE
positions which are for the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
State Operations
The Governor proposes a General Fund appropriation of $15,294,000, a
net increase of $1,697,000 from SFY 2001-02.
-- The Executive recommends an increase of $1,280,000, reflecting
salary adjustments, maintenance contracts, rent escalations and
other costs associated with agency operations;
-- The Executive recommends a $786,000 appropriation for services
and expenses associated with the Campus Fire Safety Program.
In addition, the State Insurance Department will suballocate
$514,000 to the Department of State to provide assistance with
inspections of public and private colleges and universities in
New York State.
The Governor recommends the continuation of $2,000,000 for service and
expenses associated with litigation to enforce the terms of Indian
Gaming Compacts.
The Governor proposes a Special Revenue Other appropriation of
$36,801,000, a net increase of $4,234,600 or 13.0 percent from SFY
2001-02 which includes:
-- an appropriation of $34,081,000, representing a net increase of
$1,953,500 for Business and Licensing Services, which includes
restructuring examination and licensing application fees;
-- an increase of $269,900 for the New York State Fire Academy;
and
-- an appropriation of $1,470,000, a net increase of $238,200, for
the Lake George Park Commission. This increase is supported
through a proposed increase in boat and dock fees which will be
used for lake safety and environmental management.
The Governor proposes a Special Revenue Federal appropriation of
$3,300,000, a net increase of $3,000,000 to the Office of Fire
Prevention and Control. These funds will increase appropriation
authority to support a potential new Federal Urban Search and Rescue
Grant.
The Governor also recommends a $600,000 Special Revenue Federal
appropriation for code enforcement activities to support new Federal
codes including Anti-Terrorism, HUD and Coastal Zone Management
grants.
The Governor recommends a $200,000 Fiduciary appropriation to Local
Government and Community Services to increase appropriation authority
to support local government programs through new sources of revenue
generated from the annual Quality Communities/Quality Waterfront
Conference.
Aid to Localities
The Executive recommends an Aid to Localities appropriation of
$76,200,000, a increase of $18,750,000 or 32.6 percent from SFY 2001-
02.
-- The Governor recommends $68,000,000 in Special Revenue Federal
funds for the Community Services Block Grant, which will be
used for allocations to community action agencies and other
eligible entities. This legislation would extend the
Department's authority to administer the Block Grant Program
through September 30, 2004.
-- The Governor recommends $3,400,000 in appropriation authority
for the Emergency Services Revolving Loan Fund Program, an
increase of $1,500,000 in funding from SFY 2001-02.
-- The Governor recommends $8,110,000 in Special Revenue Federal
funds for the Coastal Zone Management Program which reflects an
increase of $4,500,600 for SFY 2002-03. In addition, the
Governor recommends a deficiency appropriation of $4,500,600 in
the Local Government and Community Services Program for SFY
2001-02. The appropriation is necessary to allocate Federal
Aid to localities funds to municipalities bordering the Great
Lakes.
-- The Governor recommends the Insurance Department suballocate
$17,577,000 to the Department of State for: enforcement,
development, and maintenance of the State building code; urban
search and rescue; fire prevention and control and the state
fire reporting system; payments to municipalities relating to
fighting fires on State property and for payment of training
costs; repair and rehabilitation of the State Fire Training
Academy; fire inspections and fire safety training at privately
operated colleges and universities in New York State, and
activities associated with fire safety cigarettes and expenses.
Article VII Proposals
The Governor proposes Article VII legislation authorizing the
Department of State to increase the examination and licensing
application fees for certain disciplines which the Department
oversees. If enacted, the following disciplines would be subject to
fee increases:
-- Security guard; private investigator; private watch guard;
hearing aid dispenser; apartment information vendor; central
dispatch facility; coin processor; bedding repairer-renovator;
barber; armored car guard and carrier; appraiser; alarm
installer; real estate salesperson and broker; notary public;
appearance enhancement specialist (cosmetologist, nail
specialist, estheticist, natural hair stylist, and waxing
specialist); and operators of pet cemeteries.
-- All current application fees for these disciplines will be
adjusted upward according to the following: fees up to $50 will
increase $5; fees between $50 and $100 will increase $10; fees
between $100 and $200 will increase $25; and fees over $200
will increase $35. Also, the current examination fees will
increase $10, from $15 to $25. The revenues generated by these
fees will be re-invested in technology initiatives benefitting
the business community. It is estimated that the fee increases
will generate $2,626,000 in additional revenue for the
Department of State, which will be used for updated technology.
The Executive proposes Article VII legislation to extend provisions
allowing administration of Federal Community Services Block Grant. If
this extension is not authorized, the legislation will expire on
September 30, 2002.
The Executive proposes Article VII legislation to require the State
Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) to make annual fire
safety inspections of the buildings used by all public and independent
colleges outside of the City of New York. OFPC would be required to
issue a report within 90 days of the inspection and would be given the
authority to adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum
standards to pass inspection and to ensure violations are remedied.
Both OFPC and the Commissioner of Education would be empowered to levy
a $500 per day fine if violations are not corrected within 30 days.
In addition, OFPC would have the authority to seek injunctive and
other relief in a court proceeding. The proposed legislation also
would create a new crime of tampering with a fire protection device.
The Executive proposes Article VII legislation to restructure boat and
dock registration fees for the Lake George Park Commission. The fees
for docks are determined by the length and purposes of the dock, while
boat registration fees are determined by the length and other
specifications of the boat. All fees regarding boat and dock
registration fees will increase by 50 percent, according to purpose.
It is estimated that an additional $238,000 in revenue for the Lake
George Park Commission will result from the increased fees, which will
be used for Lake Safety and Environmental Management.
The Executive recommends the transfer of $1,500,000 to the Emergency
Services Revolving Fund from funds generated through the cellular
surcharge fee.
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