Budget Trends and Highlights

Position Growth

• Total positions show fluctuation over three years:
  • FY 2022-23: 463.6 positions
  • FY 2023-24: 510.6 positions
  • FY 2024-25: 502.4 positions
• Addition of 4.0 new positions in 2024-25 for Energy Corps Resources
• 31.7 positions added through workload adjustments in 2024-25

Budget Fluctuations

• Total budget shows declining trend:
  • FY 2022-23: $221.9 million
  • FY 2023-24: $178.6 million
  • FY 2024-25: $154.8 million
• Major funding sources:
  • General Fund: $99.1 million
  • Collins-Dugan CCC Reimbursement Account: $43.7 million
  • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: $11.7 million
  • Environmental License Plate Fund: $302,000

Major Projects and Initiatives

Natural Resource Work

• Park development and trail construction
• Tree planting and fire hazard reduction
• Watershed improvement
• Wildlife habitat enhancement
• Energy and water conservation projects
• Drought-tolerant landscaping

Disaster Response Operations

• Fire response (initial attack, mop-up, logistics)
• Flood control (sandbags, levee reinforcement)
• Earthquake response
• Oil spill cleanup
• Emergency services (snow removal, search and rescue)
• Pest infestation eradication

Education and Development Programs

• Academic advancement through local adult schools
• Charter school partnerships
• Community college collaboration
• Career development training
• Conservation principles education
• Leadership and teamwork development

Career Pathways Program

• Higher education preparation
• Trade school placement
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Local/state/federal agency career paths
• Financial independence training

Administrative Structure

Training and Work Program (Program 2360)

1. Natural Resources Division

   • Environmental project management
   • Conservation initiatives
   • Resource protection programs

2. Emergency Response Unit

   • Disaster preparedness
   • Emergency deployment coordination
   • Safety training

3. Education and Development

   • Academic programs
   • Skills training
   • Career counseling

4. Local Corps Partnership

   • Oversight of 14 local conservation corps
   • Certification management
   • Program coordination

Funding Allocation Process

Primary Funding Sources

• General Fund (64% of budget)
• Collins-Dugan CCC Reimbursement Account (28%)
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (7.6%)
• Environmental License Plate Fund (0.4%)

Budget Priorities

• Corpsmember training and development
• Emergency response readiness
• Environmental conservation projects
• Infrastructure maintenance and development
• Local corps support and certification

Project Selection Criteria

• Environmental impact
• Public safety needs
• Training opportunities
• Cost-effectiveness
• Partnership potential
• Community benefit