The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Mission Statement
To provide information technology services to our customers that enable Virginia’s government to better serve the public.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 2,380,324 | $ 34,146,621 | 367.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 2,885,187 | $ 34,360,027 | 1,076.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 2,540,097 | $ 57,184,411 | 425.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ (2,390,705) | $ 58,331,411 | 400.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 2,283,715 | $ 56,139,310 | 399.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (337,419) | $ (6,000,000) | 0.00 |
2009 Total | $ 1,946,296 | $ 50,139,310 | 399.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 2,283,715 | $ 54,434,132 | 399.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ 593,465 | $ (4,230,000) | 19.00 |
2010 Total | $ 2,877,180 | $ 50,204,132 | 418.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Correct nongeneral fund appropriations for Emergency-911 programCorrects funding distribution among existing service areas.
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Establish appropriation for the Virginia Election, Registration, and Information SystemEstablishes funding for the Virginia Election, Registration, and Information System (VERIS) that was moved from the Department of General Services to the Virginia Enterprise Applications Program, which is now under this agency. Along with the funding, the agency will assume responsibility for the ongoing system maintenance and development. For 2010, $1.8 million (NGF).
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Merge the Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office into the Virginia Information Technologies AgencyMerges the Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office into this agency. The action will strengthen the two programs in regards to applications services by increasing efficiency, productivity, and collaboration among agencies throughout the Commonwealth. For 2010, $1.1 million (GF) and an increase of three positions.
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For 2009, a decrease of $337,419 (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $500,564 (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2009, a decrease of $6.0 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $10,167 (GF) and $6.0 million (NGF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Eliminate contract position (Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office)
Eliminate a contract position responsible for training on implemented applications and systems.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (15,988) -
Eliminate wage position (Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office)
Use existing staff instead of a wage employee for data management and developing data standards.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (20,090) -
Eliminate wage position (Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office)
Eliminate the program advocacy role and the services which includes communications, special presentations, and general marketing.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (90,000) -
Realign the scope of the change management role (Virginia Enterprise Applications Program Office)
Use existing staff to prepare program and project plans.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (37,067) -
Reduce consulting support for the Investment Board
Reduce spending for consulting services used to follow up on Board and Chief Information Officer initiatives in statewide technology management performance. Reliance on existing staff will be increased.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (145,307) $ (108,937) -
Reduce discretionary spending for information technology governance
Reduce spending for consulting services, training, travel, and supplies for staff who govern statewide security, audit, and compliance issues.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (83,000) $ (83,000) -
Restructure business development responsibilities
Use current customer service staff instead of wage employees to promote services to new customers.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (109,112) $ (145,482)
December Reduction Strategies
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Remove additional funding for pay practices
Removes the half-percent pay practices funding granted to Executive branch agencies in the 2006-08 biennium.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (10,167) -
Transfer appropriations from the Wireless E-911 Fund to support sheriff dispatchers
Transfers unobligated nongeneral fund dollars to the Compensation Board to fund sheriff dispatchers. The Wireless E-911 Fund currently transfers funds to support state police dispatchers.
FY 2009 FY 2010 NGF Appropriation $ (6,000,000) $ (6,000,000) -
Transfer Virginia Technology Infrastructure Fund cash balance
Transfers the unobligated June 30, 2008, cash balance for the Virginia Technology Infrastructure Fund to the general fund.
FY 2009 FY 2010 Revenue / Transfers $ 342,626 $ 0