This reduction in expenditures reflects the savings associated with the cancellation of a 3 percent general wage increase as encouraged by Governor's Directive 20-08. (General Fund - State, Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account - State, Anti-Trust Revolving Account - Non-Appropriated, other funds)

This reduction in expenditures reflects the savings associated with employee furloughs as encouraged by Governor's Directive 20-08. (Foreclosure Fairness Account - Non-Appropriated, Local Government Archives Account - State, New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Acct - State, other funds)

The current expenditure authority for the Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program is insufficient to provide the resources necessary to fulfill the agency's statutory mandate. Additional spending authority is provided to retain existing staff to fully engage parties in negotiating complaints, provide proactive outreach to landlords and tenants, and more quickly identify and refer complaints for legal determination. (Man/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution - Non-Appropriated)

The Attorney General’s Office has a statutory obligation to enforce the Foreclosure Fairness Act, and does so through the Foreclosure Compliance Program. This program resolves consumer complaints from borrowers, housing counselors, and others who contend that a bank or servicer has violated provisions of the act, and in turn, may file litigation to enforce the act. Given the economic downturn, the agency projects increased foreclosures and requires additional resources to fully enforce its obligations under the law. (Foreclosure Fairness Account - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State)