Program Authorization: Act 659 of 1983; and R.S. 28:380 et. seq.
The mission of the Administration Program is to provide support to the regional staff in the development of program expertise and provide planning and policy development to the regional programs. The administrative functions include budgetary and financial management, and human resource management to include orientation/training and a statewide safety program.
The goal of the Administration Program is to provide efficient and effective direction to the programs and services provided by the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. This includes policy development and planning, management information system, clinical and programmatic development, and financial and human resources management
The major activities of this program include human resources; fiscal services; policy, planning, evaluation and program development; and management information systems. This program also provides oversight of preventative treatment and public substance abuse rehabilitation services to the citizens of Louisiana.
OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Unless otherwise indicated, all objectives are to be accomplished during or by the end of FY 1999-2000. Performance indicators are made up of two parts: name and value. The indicator name describes what is being measured. The indicator value is the numeric value or level achieved within a given measurement period. For budgeting purposes, performance indicator values are shown for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and alternative funding scenarios (continuation budget level and Executive Budget recommendation level) for the ensuing fiscal year (the fiscal year of the budget document).
RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM
The Administration Program is funded with state general fund, interagency transfers and federal funds. Interagency transfer means of financing represents Title XIX reimbursement for services provided to indigent citizens who are eligible for Medicaid through the Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Payments program. Federal funds represent substance abuse block grant.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 114.7% of the existing operating budget. It represents 84.7% of the total request ($2,495,872) for this program. The major changes reflected in the analysis of recommendation include: full funding has been provided for salaries and related benefits for all 26 recommended positions resulting in a net decrease of 1 position and an adjustment to reflect an anticipated attrition factor of 2%; and $279,284 for a statewide computerized Management Information System to comply with performance based budgeting and provide federal block grant statistical information.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OTHER CHARGES
ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
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Recommended level of funding for the replacement and repairs of obsolete, inoperable or damaged equipment and buildings |
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