Racing and Wagering Board, State
skip breadcrumbs| All amounts are in dollars |
| Category | Available 2007-08 |
Appropriations Recommended 2008-09 |
Change From 2007-08 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2008-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 24,768,000 | 25,018,000 | 250,000 | 0 |
| Total | 24,768,000 | 25,018,000 | 250,000 | 0 |
| Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) |
| Program | 2007-08 Estimated FTEs 03/31/08 |
2008-09 Estimated FTEs 03/31/09 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation of Racing | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Regulation of Wagering | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| Total | 136 | 136 | 0 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/22/08.
Mission
The Racing and Wagering Board regulates all legalized gambling activities in New York except those regulated by the State Lottery. Horse racing, off-track betting (OTB) and Indian casino gaming are directly regulated by the Board. The responsibility for oversight of bingo and other permitted games of chance conducted by religious and not for-profit organizations is shared with municipalities, which collect license fees and ensure that the Board's rules and regulations are followed.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $25 million All Funds ($25 million Other Funds) for the State Racing and Wagering Board. This net increase of $250,000 from the 2007-08 budget reflects an increase in appropriation authority for contractual services in the Regulation of Racing Program.
The Executive Budget recommends a staffing level of 136 FTEs for the Racing and Wagering Board, leaving staffing levels unchanged from the 2007-08 budget. The Board anticipates employing as many as 165 per diem staff in the 2008-09 fiscal year
2008-09 Executive Budget — Agency Presentation
Racing and Wagering Board, State (PDF)