FY-2005 Executive Budget Governor Brad Henry February 2, 2004 This publication, printed by Central Printing, is issued by the Office of State Finance as authorized by Sections 41.33 and 41.34 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Four Hundred Fifty (450) copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $ . Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. February 2, 2004 To the citizens of the Great State of Oklahoma and to the Oklahoma State Legislature: I am pleased to submit for your consideration my second executive budget. As required by state law, I have presented a balanced budget. I have spoken often of the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead. We successfully met many challenges, yet much remains to be done. As a result of such tests, we have emerged a stronger state. We Oklahomans are a great people. Our spirit, hard work and determination have prevailed in the past and will again. It is my belief that the changes proposed in this budget and the agenda I have set will help us secure a future of opportunity, strength and prosperity. I ask the Legislature and the citizens of Oklahoma to give serious consideration to these recommendations. We can accomplish tremendous things working together toward the same goal. After all, we want the same thing: A better Oklahoma. Sincerely, Brad Henry Governor February 2, 2004 Governor Henry: Please accept this as your FY-05 Executive Budget. The budget is balanced as required by law. The budgets of all state agencies, boards and commissions were reviewed extensively in the preparation of this budget. Office of State Finance Budget Division staff members and I met with directors of major state agencies asking them to explain and justify their programs and expenditures. This was a time-consuming task. However, state agency leaders and their staffs were accommodating and supportive and provided information necessary for a thorough examination of their programs. They also offered suggestions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Tax policies, expenditures and revenue enhancement ideas also were examined with the assistance of the Office’s Fiscal and Research Division. The budget development process was inclusive of many interested parties, including you and representatives of your staff and House and Senate fiscal staffs who joined in some of the meetings with agency and offered ideas and suggestions. To those involved in this process, I extend my thanks and appreciation for their hard work and input. I especially want to thank Rollo Redburn, Claudia San Pedro and James Wilbanks of my staff for their dedication. Additionally, I would like to thank Amanda Paliotta, Senate Fiscal Staff Director, and Greg Sawyer, House Fiscal Division Director, for all of their support. Respectfully, Scott Meacham Director, Office of State Finance This budget document was prepared for Governor Brad Henry by the Office of State Finance, Budget Division, the Fiscal and Research Division and the State Comptroller Under the direction of the Secretary of Finance and Revenue Scott Meacham Deputy Director, State Budget Director - Rollo Redburn Budget Division Director – Claudia San Pedro Fiscal and Research Division Director – James Wilbanks State Comptroller – Brenda Bolander Public Information Officer - Shawn Ashley Copies have been distributed to the State Legislature, the media, state officials and the State Publications Clearinghouse. This document may be viewed in the Office of State Finance during normal working hours. Local libraries may request a copy by contacting the Office of State Finance; one will be mailed to the library if it is available at the time of the request. The Office of State Finance is located at: 2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Room 122, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4801. Telephone (405) 521-2141, FAX (405) 521-3902. You may access the FY-2005 Executive Budget via the Internet on the Oklahoma Home Page at http://www.youroklahoma.com. Julie Dvorak, Web Editor.........................(405) 962-2420 [email protected] How to Use the Executive Budget Book In this book, you will find valuable information about the State of Oklahoma, Governor Henry's budget proposals, and the various state agencies. This book is divided into eight main sections. At the end is an index you can use to find all the references to specific agencies or issues. Organizational Chart -- Here is where you should go if you want to see the statewide organization chart and a list of the state agencies by cabinet. Governor’s Budget Message -- This section contains Governor Henry's fiscal year 2005 budget message. Revenues -- This section contains information on the State’s revenue performance from FY-2003 to FY-2005, a discussion of proposed tax law changes and descriptions of current taxes. Budget Summary -- Here is where you can locate information on the current budget situation, a summary of funds available, a summary of the budget proposals and major issues, and capital outlay recommendations. Budget Recommendations -- This section includes descriptions of the proposed budget changes in each Cabinet Department, including a summary of adjustments affecting all agencies, and information on the changes to each agency and cabinet. Summary Information -- Here is where you can find appropriation recommendations for each state agency, as well as a summary of FTE and information on the Constitutional Reserve Fund. Appendix -- In this section you can see how Oklahoma compares to other states on fiscal and economic measures as well as learn about the budget process and find definitions of terms used throughout the book. How to Use the Executive Budget Book If you want to find this: Look here. ; The Governor’s Budget Message 7 ; Discussion of Major Initiatives 45 ; How much money is available? 27 ; What are the supplemental appropriation recommendations 17 for FY-2004? ; What are the appropriation recommendations for each agency? 432 ; How many employees work for the State? 443 ; A detailed description of the Budget Process 44 ; Proposed tax law changes 67 ; Governor’s proposals: 9 Education 157 9 Health 245 9 Human Services 201 9 Safety and Security 343 9 Commerce and Tourism 103 Office of State Finance Budget Division Staff Rollo Redburn.........................(405) 521-3715 Bill Moore................................(405) 521-3643 State Budget Director E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Jonathan Poe…………………….(405) 522-3393 Claudia San Pedro.................. (405) 522-3179 Director, Budget Division E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Jonathan Small…………………..(405)522-4305 Jesse Chapel.......................... (405) 522-0677 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Amanda Storck........................(405) 521-6176 Jauna Head.............................(405) 521-2369 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Nancy Tarr..............................(405) 521-3097 Julie Holmes...........................(405) 522-1887 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Brandy Manek.........................(405) 521-3786 E-Mail: [email protected] Fiscal and Research Division Staff James Wilbanks…………………(405) 522-0676 Georgiana White.....................(405) 522-0924 Director, Fiscal and Research Division E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Shawn Ashley.........................(405) 521-3768 Public Information Officer E-Mail: [email protected] Office of State Finance Please direct all press inquiries to Shawn Ashley. If you have questions about this function of Then please government contact: The Oklahoma Economy…………………………….… James Wilbanks Governor or Lieutenant Governor…………………... Jonathan Poe Agriculture…………………………………………….…. Jonathan Small Commerce and Tourism……………………..………… Jonathan Small Education……………………………………………….... Amanda Storck Energy and Environment……………………………… Jonathan Small Finance and Revenue Agencies……………………… Jonathan Poe Retirement Systems……………………………………. Nancy Tarr Health Services……………………………………………… Jauna Head Human Services ……………………………………………… Brandy Manek Bill Moore Human Resources and Jonathan Poe Administration………………...….…………………….. Jonathan Small Military Affairs and Civil Emergency Mgmt………. Jesse Chapel Dept. of Corrections, Pardon and Parole Board, and Office of Juvenile Affairs……………………….....…… Julie Holmes Law Enforcement Agencies……………………………. Jesse Chapel Secretary of State, Election Board, Ethics Comm.. Jonathan Poe Science and Technology Development……..………. Amanda Storck Transportation…………………………………………… Jesse Chapel Veterans Affairs…………………………………………. Jauna Head State Legislature………………………………………… Jonathan Poe The Judiciary……………………………………………. Julie Holmes State Revenue and Taxes……………………………… Georgiana White The Budget Process…………………………………….. Claudia San Pedro FY-2005 Executive Budget Table of Contents State Organization Chart....................................................................... 3 State Agencies Listed by Cabinet ........................................................... 4 Governor’s Message............................................................................... 7 Executive Summary of FY-2005 Budget................................................11 Oklahoma State Budget Overview Historical Perspective ......................................................................27