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BSIS projects shortfall, considers fees as staffing and revenue pressures mount
Summary
BSIS staff told the advisory committee the bureau projects a budget shortfall for fiscal year 2023-24 and are evaluating fee adjustments while pursuing new license types and other revenue sources.
Lynn Jensen reported staffing and budget projections to the advisory committee on Nov. 10, saying the bureau currently has 73.4 permanent full-time positions and a 17.7 percent vacancy rate, about 13 vacant positions.
"Current projections show us in the red," Jensen said. She said projections show a negative balance for budget year 2023-24 and a larger deficit in the following budget year, approaching roughly $4 million. Jensen said the bureau is pursuing multiple steps to address the shortfall, including implementing new license types created by recent legislation and, if necessary, initiating a fee-setting process.
Jensen noted some administrative steps for fee changes are already in place from prior years, which could shorten the timeline for any increases, but that the fee-setting process remains lengthy. She said the bureau is coordinating with DCA's budget staff and expects to have a clearer picture of fiscal options by the next advisory committee meeting in February.
Committee members did not vote on budget matters during the meeting. Staff emphasized the bureau is monitoring vacancies and recruiting for recently filled positions and that budget projections are subject to change as revenues from new license types and other adjustments are finalized.
