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BGS details FY27 general fund request to House Corrections and Institutions Committee
Summary
Deputy Commissioner Emily and BGS staff told legislators the FY27 general fund request would increase operating spending about 5.5% over FY26, driven by salary steps, insurance and COLA costs, while raising concerns about 22 vacancies and several program pressure points including fee‑for‑space, information centers and postal services.
Deputy Commissioner Emily, speaking for the Department of Buildings and General Services, told the House Corrections and Institutions Committee on Feb. 10 that BGS's FY27 general fund request would increase roughly 5.5% from FY26 and is intended to sustain core services across the state.
"Our mission is to provide space and general services that support state government," Emily said, emphasizing BGS's work beyond custodial duties to include lease management, security, environmental health and a statewide operations footprint. She added that BGS aims at "serving those who serve Vermont," describing the department as a hub that helps other agencies deliver services.
Committee members pressed staff on several budget drivers. Emily and the new financial director, Stephanie Fuller, said the…
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