2016 Governor s Proposed Budget and 2015 Legislative Work Plan

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1 2016 Governor s Proposed Budget and 2015 Legislative Work Plan SFY 2016 Governor s Proposed Budget General Overview The Governor s proposed budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016 totals approximately $76.98 billion, and represents a $92.1 million reduction from the 2014 General Appropriations Act (Adjusted for Vetoes and Supplementals) which defines the state budget for SFY The chart below summarizes a comparison of the current SFY 2015 budget and Governor s proposed SFY 2016 budget. Section *GAA Gov.'s Proposed $ Difference % Difference SFY 2015 SFY 2016 SFY 15 vs. SFY 16 SFY 15 vs. SFY 16 Section 1. Education (Lottery) 1,744,900,000 1,694,200,000 (50,700,000) (2.91%) Section 2. Education 20,842,600,000 21,323,000, ,400, % Section 3. Health and Human Services 31,878,800,000 31,793,300,000 (85,500,000) (0.27%) Section 4. Criminal Justice and Corrections 4,155,100,000 4,232,000,000 76,900, % Section 5. Natural Res. / Environment / Growth / Transportation 13,578,600,000 13,211,300,000 (367,300,000) (2.70%) Section 6. General Government 4,370,700,000 4,211,400,000 (159,300,000) (3.64%) Section 7. Judicial Branch 501,600, ,000,000 13,400, % Total Budget 77,072,300,000 76,980,200,000 (92,100,000) (0.12%) * Adjusted for Vetoes and Supplementals Health and Human Services received the largest portion of funding in the amount of approximately $32 billion. This represents a 0.27% reduction in appropriations from the current year. All Educational programs and services combined received the second largest amount of funding equal totaling approximately $23 billion. This represents an increase of approximately 1.90% from the current fiscal year. Finally, natural resources, environmental issues, growth management and transportation expenditures represent the third largest portion of the SFY 2016 budget with funding equaling $13.2 billion, which represents a 2.70% reduction from the current fiscal year. Proposed general revenue expenditures for SFY 2016 equal $28.33 billion and trust fund expenditures total approximately $48.65 billion. The chart below compares expenditures between SFY 2015 and the proposed SFY 2016 budget by fund type. 1

2 Budget Comparison by Fund Type (In Millions) GAA Gov.'s Proposed $ Difference % Difference SFY 2015 SFY 2016 SFY 15 vs. SFY 16 SFY 15 vs. SFY 16 General Revenue 27, , % Trust Funds 49, , (507.80) (1.03%) All Funds 77, , (92.10) (0.12%) SFY 2016 Governor s Proposed Budget County Funding Highlights Health and Human Services 1. Funding equal to $382,036,004 for Community Mental Health Services, a nearly $70 million increase compared to the previous year. 2. Funding equal to $147,343,425 for Community Substance Abuse Services, an approximate $5 million increase compared to the previous year s budget. 3. Funding equal to $833,881,705 for County Health Units. 4. $3M for the Public Safety, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Local Matching Grant Program, which supports county programs that serve adults or youth who are in behavioral crisis and at risk of entering the criminal justice system 5. $2,000,000 in recurring general revenue for Homeless Housing Assistance Grants, to be distributed to local homeless coalitions throughout the state. 6. $2,167,968,322 for the Low Income Pool (Note: This is subject to negotiation between the state and federal government, and ultimately requires federal government approval; at this point, the Low Income Pool will sunset on June 30, 2015) Public Safety 1. Governor s budget proposal estimates county juvenile detention funding requirements for FY15-16 to be $54,392,156. This represents about 53% of the estimated total costs for juvenile detention ($103,432,969).While it is less than the $57,785,784 proposed by the Governor in FY14-15, it represents over $20 million more than the counties were billed by DJJ for detention costs in FY An additional $15,700,000 in current year funding (FY 14-15) for Juvenile Detention to fund an agency deficit. 3. Fiscally constrained funding offset for juvenile secure detention equal to $3,883, $78,980,003 for Delinquency Prevention and Diversion programs, of which $13,415,585 is appropriated to PACE centers. 5. Aid to local crime labs is $3,120,793 Agricultural and Environmental 2

3 1. The appropriation for mosquito control programs is $2,660,000. This amount is $130,000 less than last year. 2. The appropriation for everglades restoration programs is approximately $150 million, with $122,000,000 provided for implementation of the Comprehensive Everglades restoration Plan (CERP), the Northern Everglades Protection Program and the Lake Okeechobee BMAP, and $3,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for agricultural non-point source controls on the Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie watersheds. This amount includes another $20 million to the SFWMD for restoration of the Kissimmee River and Upper Chain of Lakes, and a transfer of $7.1 million for Everglades Restoration from the State Transportation Trust Fund. In addition, proviso language in the Environmentally Endangered Lands appropriation provides for $100 million for Florida Forever to which a preference shall be given to projects that benefit the Florida Panther. 3. The appropriation for the drinking water revolving loan program is $95.86 million which represents an increase of approximately $18.67 million from last year. 4. The appropriation for the wastewater revolving loan program is $191.1 million, which represents an increase of approximately $48.4 million from last year. 5. The appropriation for springs restoration this year is $50,000,000, which is double last year s appropriation. 6. The appropriation for beach renourishment is $25 million, which is equal to the recommendation from last year but $22 million less than was ultimately appropriated. Transportation and Economic Development 1. Small County Road Assistance Program funding equal to $26,586,872, increased by approximately $329,807 from last year. 2. Funding equal to $62,257,461 for the Small County Outreach Program, a $20.45 million reduction in the previous year. 3. Funding equal to $61,242,798 for the County Transportation Program, which is $12.4 million more than last year. 4. $100,816,000 in funding for affordable housing programs.70.8 million has been designated specifically for the State Housing Trust Fund, while $30 million is designated for the Local Housing Trust Fund (SHIP) General Government 1. Funding equal to $25,499,440 for libraries. This represents a modest decrease compared to the previous year. 2. Funding equal to $25,800,000 in fiscally constrained county funding to offset the impacts of previously approved constitutional amendments. 3. $19,807,042 in emergency distribution revenue sharing for small counties. To review the Governor s proposed SFY 2015 budget in its entirety please visit: 3

4 SFY 2016 Governor s Proposed Budget Implementing and Conforming Bills Appropriations Implementing and Conforming bills make certain changes to substantive law in order to implement the proposed General Appropriations Act. The Governor s proposed implementing and conforming bills have yet to be released at the time of this update. However, some anticipated topics that may impact counties are listed below. As the proposed bills are published, FAC staff will provide summary analyses of their impact to counties. Anticipated Conforming Bill topics: 1. FRS Contribution Rates, including any changes to the Unfunded Actuarial Liability rates 2. Tax Reform proposals, including but not limited to: a. Communications Services Tax b. Sales Taxes on College Textbooks c. Sales Tax on Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment d. Corporate Income Taxes 3. Creation of a Statewide Business Information Portal - The portal will allow businesses to go to one state government website to obtain information regarding the licensing, registration, and permitting requirements of state agencies so they can be up and running faster Legislative Work Plan President Gardiner and Speaker Crisafulli on Wednesday unveiled their joint priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The five-point legislative agenda covers the following issues: 1. Tax Relief Reduce the burden government places on Florida s families and businesses through broad-based, meaningful tax relief initiatives. 2. Economic Independence for People with Unique Abilities Support the path to economic independence for people with unique abilities by establishing new postsecondary designation for programs serving students with disabilities; expanding policy guidelines and increasing funding for Personal Learning Scholarship Accounts; promoting employment options for persons with developmental disabilities; creating financial literacy programs designed specifically to help people with developmental disabilities participate in the economy independently; planning for implementation of the Achieving Better Life Experience (ABLE) program in Florida; and, establishing a Unique Abilities Designation program for Florida businesses who hire workers with disabilities. 3. Water and Natural Resources Develop a sustainable, statewide funding and policy strategy for water and natural resources while implementing Amendment 1. 4

5 4. Adoptions Promote adoptions and support forever families by restoring the adoption subsidy program for state and local government employees; codifying a family recognition program; and, creating an incentive program for Community Based Care and provider agencies. 5. Education Elevating Florida s investment in K-12 and higher education by increasing K-12 per student funding; keeping higher education affordable; increasing performance funding for universities; supporting Governor Scott s initiative to reward technical centers that directly link education programs to local workforce needs; and, increasing opportunities for students to get on-the-job training in high-skill, high-wage areas through apprenticeship programs. Promote accountability through an independent review and evaluation of federal, state and local K-12 assessment and evaluation requirements with the following guiding principles: Accountability Maintain a strong accountability system that effectively measures student learning and promotes quality instruction in the classroom. Transparency Increase transparency of accountability requirements so parents, students, teachers and taxpayers can have clear and consistent information. Flexibility Maximize teacher, principal and school district flexibility to successfully implement Florida s accountability system. 5