Program Authorization: Const. Art. IX, Sec. 7
The Enforcement Program’s mission is to protect Louisiana’s fish and wildlife resources and their habitats by enforcing related laws and regulations and to create a secure environment for the maximum enjoyment of hunting, fishing, recreational boating and affiliated outdoor activities. This mission requires Fish and Wildlife Officers to patrol the entire state, including offshore waters, on a 24-hour per day basis to detect violations. The goals of the Enforcement Program are, 1) To ensure that fish and wildlife populations will be sustainable in the present and future 2) To promote a safer boating, fishing and hunting environment for maximum conservation and enjoyment of the state’s waterways, fish and wildlife, 3) To improve stakeholder satisfaction. This program has one activity, Enforcement.
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. Statutory Dedications are derived from fees, mineral royalties, licenses, etc.), the Oyster Sanitation Fund, Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Trust and Protection Fund, Oyster Sanitation Fund, Commercial Fisherman's Economic Assistance Fund, and the Marsh Island Operating Fund. (Per R.S. 39:32B. (8), see table below for a listing of expenditures out of each statutory dedicated fund). Federal Funds are provided from the Federal Boating Safety Financial Assistance Program.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 107.3% of the existing operating budget. It represents 98.6% of the total request ($14,189,209) for this program. Adjustments in this program include: non-recurring carry forwards for acquisitions -$113,789; non-recurring adjustment for Coast Guard Boating -$646,542; non-recurring adjustment for Enforcement Acquisitions and Major Repairs -$560,000; and the reduction of 2 unnecessary positions.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Training charges associated with Wildlife Enforcement Academy |
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ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
