Program Authorization: La. Constitution Article IV, Sections 7 and 14, and Article XIII, Section 1; R.S. 6:55(b)4; R.S. 17:932; R.S. 18:23-26; R.S. 23:1371-1372; R.S. 37:741-744(C), 801.5, 1401(A), 3490-3493; R.S. 49:151, 206 et seq., 968; R.S. 51:1251; R.S. 9: 2446-2447; R.S. 32:1253; R.S. 35:15.2, 71 et seq., 192, 201, 325, 391; R.S. 40:1299. 52.2; R.S. 42:162, 1162; RS. 24:173-174, 207-208, 254; R.S. 25:126; R.S. 43:19, 23-24, 81, 87, 150, 174, 231-232
The mission of the Administrative Program is to assist the Secretary of State in carrying out his duties; to provide a system for proper maintenance and control over all activities within the department; to provide for general management and supervision of department finances and financial operations; and to provide legal expertise on functions prescribed by law. This program is responsible for maintaining accurate records of governmental officials, commissions issued, wills registered, and all penal records. It prepares such official publications as acts of the legislature, constitutional amendments, rosters of officials (every two years), reports of the Secretary of state, election returns (every four years), and other important publications. The goal of the Administrative Program is to provide leadership and support services to the Department of State and to assist each section supervisor in reaching their established program goals as prescribed by law. This program has one activity, Administrative.
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).
The Administrative Program provides leadership and support services to the Department of State. The success of this program is reflected in the success of the other programs in the department.
RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM
This program is funded with Fees and Self-generated Revenues. The Fees and Self-generated Revenues are derived from the following: (1) a $60 filing fee relative to domestic corporations; (2) a $100 filing fee relative to foreign corporations; (3) a $25 filing fee for annual reports relative to domestic and foreign corporations; and (4) charges for other services such as registering trademarks and partnerships, providing certificates of good standing, and providing copies and certified copies of any requested documents.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 108.9% of the existing operating budget. It represents 92.2% of the total request ($3,274,913) for this program. The increase in funding is primarily due to adjustments being provided for related benefits for retired employees, and for the requirements to produce and promulgate the acts of the Legislature.
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OTHER CHARGES
ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
This program does not have funding for Acquisitions and Major Repairs for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.