Office of Independent Investigations
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 79.0 | 19,720 | 0 | 19,720 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 79.0 | 19,720 | 0 | 19,720 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Supporting OII Opening | 0.0 | 2,591 | 0 | 2,591 |
| Investigator Training | 0.0 | 502 | 0 | 502 |
| Lab and Crime Scene Support | 3.0 | 1,295 | 0 | 1,295 |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 3.0 | 4,388 | 0 | 4,388 |
2022 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Legal Services | 0.0 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 2022 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Total Policy Changes | 3.0 | 4,476 | 0 | 4,476 |
| 2022 Policy Level | 82.0 | 24,196 | 0 | 24,196 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 3.0 | 4,476 | 0 | 4,476 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 3.8% | 22.7% | 0.0% | 22.7% |
Policy Changes
Supporting OII Opening
The 2021 Legislature created an Office of Independent Investigations (OII) within the Governor's office to investigate incidents involving police use of deadly force. The OII is authorized to conduct investigations beginning July 1, 2022. OFM requests additional funding for the OII after subsequent efforts to establish the office has resulted in better cost estimates. (General Fund - State)
Investigator Training
Funding is provided for specialized training courses with third party vendors related to death investigations. (General Fund - State)
Lab and Crime Scene Support
Funding is provided for laboratory based testing and crime scene response support to process evidence collected during investigations. (General Fund - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of Attorney General's Office legal services based on a three-year average. Because legal services costs are based on usage, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. (General Fund - State)
