Program Authorization: La. Const. Art. IX, Sec. 7; R.S. 36: 8, 607
The mission of the Management and Finance Program is to implement sound fiscal and personnel policies and practices; manage contracts and grants; provide central procurement, computer and communication services; and perform various other internal services to meet the operational, functional, and administrative needs of the department. In addition to the foregoing typical management and finance services, the Wildlife and Fisheries Management and Finance Program provides two additional and unique services: the program conducts socioeconomic research related to wildlife and fisheries issues; and the program issues various licenses and registrations to the public. The goals of the program are, 1) to improve internal controls and compliance with all legal, financial, and operational requirements, 2) to employ the most sound management, financial, and human resource practices, 3) to maximize employee productivity department-wide and assure a quality workforce, 4) to satisfy the socioeconomic research needs or program staff and 5) to ensure availability of legally required licenses to the public. This program has one activity, Management and Finance.
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
This program is funded with Statutory Dedications and Federal Funds. The Statutory Dedications are derived from severance taxes, royalties on land and minerals, leases, etc. and distributed into the Conservation Fund, Marsh Island Operating Fund, the Rockerfeller Wildlife and Refuge and Game Preserve Fund and the Seafood Promotion and Marketing Fund (Per R.S.39:32B.(8), see table below for a listing of expenditures out of each statutory dedicated fund). These Statutory Dedications are used for the various activities that comprise support services for the Department provided by this office. Federal Funds are derived from the National Marine Fisheries, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Clean Vessel Act. The Federal Funds are used for the overall management and support services of the Department, as well as research and other federal projects.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 96.4% of the existing operating budget. It represents 94.6% of the total request ($9,596,829) for this program. Adjustments in this program include: Risk Management Adjustment -$457,986; and Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration project $29,233.
OTHER CHARGES
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$29,233 |
Federal Aid in Wildlife |
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$4,991 |
Inspector General |
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42,466 |
Department of Public Safety for communications system services |
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ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
