OCFS’s current-year savings target is $28.77 million, reflecting the Governor’s order for a 10.35 percent reduction in projected agency spending.
OCFS is currently expected to achieve $22.25 million of its $28.77 million spending reduction target. OCFS will not meet its target due to the fact that 61% of State Operations spending is associated with supporting OCFS operated youth facilities, and current statute requires12 months notice prior to closing or downsizing these facilities.
Major Savings Initiatives
OCFS is already in the process of implementing the following actions to achieve their savings target:
Savings due to earlier than expected voluntary redeployment and other efficiencies related to youth facility closures already adequately noticed in 2008-09 and other operational efficiencies. ($4.2 million).
Personal service savings due to attrition, vacancy control and reducing overtime ($4.32 million).
Reductions in aftercare services for youth leaving OCFS youth facilities ($1.07 million).
Efficiencies in non-personal service spending ($1.56 million).
Maximize use of Federal Revenue to offset General Fund spending ($3.5 million).
Reduction in OFT services and delay certain IT efforts ($4.51 million)