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Budget Year / Version:
FY 26
RECOMMENDED
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Program Description

  Administration

  • Maintain all funds in a financially prudent manner and maintain structural stability given the responsibilities and risks associated with all programs and operations.
  • Develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets in a strategic and economically responsible manner.
  • Perform detailed financial analysis during the annual rate calculation process for a more equitable rate structure, structural stability, budget flexibility, and financial risk mitigation.
  • Review and develop policies and procedures that strengthen internal controls.
  • Collaborate with organization stakeholders using metrics that assess the strategic health of the business, the alignment of programs with the business strategy, and the balance of the program relative to business needs.
  • Use quantitative and financial models and forecasting tools to analyze the fiscal impact of proposed strategic changes. Assist with execution of procurement actions on a timely basis and at the best possible value.
  • Facilitate funding for the maintenance of computer/automation equipment, and related technologies in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

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Program Contacts

Contact Vicky Wan of the Department of Environmental Protection at 240-777-7722 or Richard H. Harris of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2795 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved$2,045,1849.05
Increase Cost: Restore One-Time Lapse Increase$469,6120
Shift: Adjust FTE Allocation to Better Align With Responsibilities (Water Quality Protection Fund)$60,2540.2
Increase Cost: Finance Chargeback Adjustment$37,3200
Add: Administrative Services Program Support$33,7530
Add: New Internship Program$19,2240
Increase Cost: Three Percent Inflationary Adjustment to Non-Profit Service Provider Contracts$11,8550
Increase Cost: Communications & Public Engagement$5,4450
Shift: Adjust FTE Allocation to Better Align With Responsibilities (General Fund)($257,704)-1.1
Decrease Cost: Lapse Adjustment($720,337)0
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.($528,199)-2.1
FY26 Recommended$1,176,4076.05