Commission approves financial report and budget revisions; OCCY requests modest FY25 enhancements
February 01, 2024 | Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, Executive, Oklahoma
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OCCY's business manager presented the commission with an August 31 fiscal snapshot, reporting year‑to‑date spending of $431,730 and noting that this amount represented approximately 9.66% utilization of the annual allocation at that reporting point.
The business manager recommended a carryforward budget revision of $288,717 to cover professional services, fund development and work on OCCY's database. Commissioners discussed previous carryover trends and the need to use one‑time funds for ongoing priorities; the commission voted to approve the budget revision.
On the state fiscal year 2025 budget request, staff proposed two modest enhancements: adding one position to support juvenile competency work and funding database maintenance, technical support and reporting. Staff and commissioners discussed the juvenile competency program (including the cost and availability of credentialed forensic evaluators), and noted that OCCY had received a $60,000 dedicated appropriation in the prior year to cover evaluations but anticipates needing additional ongoing funding. Staff identified that evaluation demand had been rising (69 evaluations completed in the most recent year) and that more resources will likely be required to meet projected need.
Commissioners approved the FY25 request after discussion. Several commissioners emphasized the practical need for data systems and for focused staffing to track competency cases, while others urged caution about expanding OCCY's statutory duties without explicit legislative changes.
Details and clarifications:• Year‑to‑date spending reported: $431,730 (business manager presentation).• FY23 carryforward budget revision requested: $288,717 (presentation).• Prior dedicated appropriation for evaluations: $60,000; commissioners and staff said evaluation demand is rising (69 evaluations reported for the year).• Staff explained reimbursement timelines for grant‑funded activity typically require 45–60 days for state reimbursement.
The business manager recommended a carryforward budget revision of $288,717 to cover professional services, fund development and work on OCCY's database. Commissioners discussed previous carryover trends and the need to use one‑time funds for ongoing priorities; the commission voted to approve the budget revision.
On the state fiscal year 2025 budget request, staff proposed two modest enhancements: adding one position to support juvenile competency work and funding database maintenance, technical support and reporting. Staff and commissioners discussed the juvenile competency program (including the cost and availability of credentialed forensic evaluators), and noted that OCCY had received a $60,000 dedicated appropriation in the prior year to cover evaluations but anticipates needing additional ongoing funding. Staff identified that evaluation demand had been rising (69 evaluations completed in the most recent year) and that more resources will likely be required to meet projected need.
Commissioners approved the FY25 request after discussion. Several commissioners emphasized the practical need for data systems and for focused staffing to track competency cases, while others urged caution about expanding OCCY's statutory duties without explicit legislative changes.
Details and clarifications:• Year‑to‑date spending reported: $431,730 (business manager presentation).• FY23 carryforward budget revision requested: $288,717 (presentation).• Prior dedicated appropriation for evaluations: $60,000; commissioners and staff said evaluation demand is rising (69 evaluations reported for the year).• Staff explained reimbursement timelines for grant‑funded activity typically require 45–60 days for state reimbursement.
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