Cost Saving Tips

As most of you know, the current budget situation has been and continues to be somewhat uncertain. The July 1, 2009 state budget figures for our units were essentially the same as the July 1, 2008 figures. However, most believe that the Governor will call for budget cuts in the next 3-4 months just as he did last fall. In preparation for these possible cuts, we are preparing materials that indicate where we will reduce expenditures by 5% if a cut of this size materializes. Reducing expenditures is never easy but many of you know we have done this before.

With almost 1700 employees in the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, we know there are many good ideas out there that will help us control and, in fact, reduce costs if that becomes necessary. At the end of each month we will review your submissions, select the best submitted, and distribute them Division-wide for emphasis/use by our people. In the distribution process, you and your unit will be specifically recognized unless you wish to remain anonymous.

Melissa Mixon
Interim Vice President
Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine