Service Area Strategic Plan
11/23/2009   4:47 am
Department of Forensic Science (778)
Biennium: 2008-10
Service Area 1 of 5
Biological Analysis Services (778 309 01)
Description

This service area provides scientific analyses of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA evidence for state and local law enforcement agencies. This includes laboratory examination, reporting the results, and, as required, providing testimony in courts of law.
Background Information
Mission Alignment and Authority
  • Describe how this service supports the agency mission
    The Department of Forensic Science’s mission is to protect the public’s safety, support law enforcement and the judiciary, and advance the growth and understanding of forensic science by the following:

    • Perform accurate, relevant, reliable, thorough and timely analyses and examinations of evidence, to include
    development of important investigative information through the maintenance and use of appropriate databases

    • Convey the results of analyses and examinations through clear, objective, balanced, and easily understood
    reports, consultations and testimony

    • Train law enforcement, the judiciary and the public in the use and understanding of forensic science

    • Develop, provide and maintain evidence collection resources
  • Describe the Statutory Authority of this Service
    DFS’ authority as addressed in the Code of Virginia:

    • Provide forensic laboratory services to law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth in any criminal matter (§ 9.1-1101). Perform court ordered testing requested by the defense (§ 9.1-1104).

    • Maintain a DNA data bank of the DNA profiles of convicted felons (§ 19.2-310.2 et seq.), juveniles convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult provided the juvenile was 14 years of age or older at the time of the commission of the offense (§ 16.1-299.1); and persons arrested for any violent felony or for certain burglaries (§ 19.2-310.2:1 et seq.).

    • Store, preserve and retain human biological evidence as ordered by the court in all death penalty cases and in felony cases when requested by the defense (§ 19.2-270.4:1). Pursuant to court order, perform post-conviction DNA analysis on evidence (§ 19.2-327.1).
Customers
Agency Customer Group Customer Customers served annually Potential annual customers
Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) 121 121
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) 127 127
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 4 4
Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys 119 119
Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) 50 50
Sheriff's offices and police departments Sheriff's offices and police departments 310 310

Anticipated Changes To Agency Customer Base
[Nothing entered]
Partners
Partner Description
[None entered]
Products and Services
  • Factors Impacting the Products and/or Services:
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated Changes to the Products and/or Services
    [Nothing entered]
  • Listing of Products and/or Services
    • Analysis and examination of submitted evidence
    • Providing Certificates of Analysis (the results)
    • Consultation on investigative information and interpretation of reports with investigators
    • Pre-trial consultations with Commonwealth’s and defense attorneys.
    • Expert witness testimony in courts of law
    • Analysis and examination of evidence as requested by the defense and ordered by the courts
    • Training on recognition, collection and preservation of biological evidence to crime scene investigators, first responders, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, Forensic Nurses, Medical Examiners, prosecutors, judges, etc.
Finance
  • Financial Overview
    DFS funding is 100% general fund, except for federal and state grant sources for one-time expenditures, such as equipment, overtime, new technology and mandated training.
  • Financial Breakdown
    FY 2009    FY 2010
      General Fund     Nongeneral Fund        General Fund     Nongeneral Fund  
    Base Budget $10,485,154 $1,385,984    $10,485,154 $1,385,984
    Change To Base $0 $0    $0 $0
               
    Service Area Total   $10,485,154  $1,385,984     $10,485,154  $1,385,984 
Human Resources
  • Human Resources Overview
    [Nothing entered]
  • Human Resource Levels
    Effective Date 8/12/2008    
    Total Authorized Position level 85    
    Vacant Positions -6    
    Current Employment Level 79.0    
    Non-Classified (Filled) 0    
    Full-Time Classified (Filled) 76    breakout of Current Employment Level
    Part-Time Classified (Filled) 0    
    Faculty (Filled) 0    
    Wage 9    
    Contract Employees 0    
    Total Human Resource Level 88.0   = Current Employment Level + Wage and Contract Employees
  • Factors Impacting HR
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated HR Changes
    [Nothing entered]
Service Area Objectives
 
  • Provide quality DNA and mitochondrial analyses of criminal evidence in a timely and accurate manner.
    Objective Measures
    • Percentage of DNA and mitochondrial samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Governor's Key
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Key Summary: We will increase the completion rate to 84% resulting in a 90 day turn-around time for DNA and mitochondrial samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued) by FY 2010.

      Frequency Comment: Percent of Case (Sample) Completed

      Measure Baseline Value:
      54
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      84
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: A 84% completion rate of cases submitted to be analyzed each year will result in approximately a 90 day turn-around time for this service area. The percentage of cases completed annually is calculated by dividing the total number of cases available (beginning backlog plus cases received) for analysis into the number of cases completed.

    • Average turn-around time for DNA and mitochondrial samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Down

      Frequency Comment: Average Turn-around Days Per Case (Sample)

      Measure Baseline Value:
      153
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      90
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The average turn-around time is computed by dividing the total number of days required to complete cases by the total number of cases completed during the specified period.

Service Area Strategic Plan
11/23/2009   4:47 am
Department of Forensic Science (778)
Biennium: 2008-10
Service Area 2 of 5
Chemical Analysis Services (778 309 02)
Description

This service area provides chemical analyses of controlled substances and toxicological and trace evidence for state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and prosecutors. This includes laboratory examination, reporting the results, and, as required, providing testimony in courts of law.
Background Information
Mission Alignment and Authority
  • Describe how this service supports the agency mission
    The Department of Forensic Science’s mission is to protect the public’s safety, support law enforcement and the judiciary, and advance the growth and understanding of forensic science by the following:

    • Perform accurate, relevant, reliable, thorough and timely analyses and examinations of evidence

    • Convey the results of analyses and examinations through clear, objective, balanced, and easily understood
    reports, consultations and testimony

    • Train law enforcement, the judiciary and the public in the use and understanding of forensic science

    • Develop, provide and maintain evidence collection resources
  • Describe the Statutory Authority of this Service
    DFS' authority as addressed in the Code of Virginia:

    • Provide forensic laboratory services to law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth in any
    criminal matter (§ 9.1-1101). Perform court ordered testing requested by the defense (§9.1-1104).

    • Test and approve field test kits for use by law enforcement officers in the field to identify controlled
    substances and marijuana (§ 19.2-188.1).

    • Perform analyses on blood samples submitted in connection with investigations of suspected cases of
    Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs (§§ 18.2-268.6 and 18.2-268.7, 29.1-738.2, and 46.2-
    341.26:6 and -341.26:7).
Customers
Agency Customer Group Customer Customers served annually Potential annual customers
Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) 121 121
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) 127 127
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 4 4
Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys 119 119
Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) 50 50
Sheriff's offices and police departments Sheriff's offices and police departments 310 310

Anticipated Changes To Agency Customer Base
[Nothing entered]
Partners
Partner Description
[None entered]
Products and Services
  • Factors Impacting the Products and/or Services:
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated Changes to the Products and/or Services
    [Nothing entered]
  • Listing of Products and/or Services
    • Analysis and examination of submitted evidence
    • Provide Certificates of Analysis (the results)
    • Provide expert witness testimony in courts of law
    • Train police officers, investigators, prosecutors, judges, etc., in the recognition, collection, preservation, and handling of evidence and the use of forensic results in their investigations, trials and deliberations
    • Consult with investigators on investigative information and interpretation of reports
    • Provide pre-trial consultations with Commonwealth’s and defense attorneys
Finance
  • Financial Overview
    DFS funding is 100% general fund,except for federal and state grant sources for one-time expenditures, such as equipment, overtime, new technology and mandated training.
  • Financial Breakdown
    FY 2009    FY 2010
      General Fund     Nongeneral Fund        General Fund     Nongeneral Fund  
    Base Budget $8,200,833 $60,000    $8,200,833 $60,000
    Change To Base $0 $0    $0 $0
               
    Service Area Total   $8,200,833  $60,000     $8,200,833  $60,000 
Human Resources
  • Human Resources Overview
    [Nothing entered]
  • Human Resource Levels
    Effective Date 8/12/2008    
    Total Authorized Position level 74    
    Vacant Positions -10    
    Current Employment Level 64.0    
    Non-Classified (Filled) 0    
    Full-Time Classified (Filled) 70    breakout of Current Employment Level
    Part-Time Classified (Filled) 0    
    Faculty (Filled) 0    
    Wage 4    
    Contract Employees 0    
    Total Human Resource Level 68.0   = Current Employment Level + Wage and Contract Employees
  • Factors Impacting HR
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated HR Changes
    [Nothing entered]
Service Area Objectives
 
  • Provide quality analyses of controlled substance evidence in a timely and accurate manner.
    Objective Measures
    • Percentage of drug samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Governor's Key
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Key Summary: We will maintain the completion rate to a minimum of 93% resulting in a 30 day or less turn-around time for drug samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued) by FY 2010.

      Frequency Comment: Percent of Case (Sample) Completed

      Measure Baseline Value:
      85
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      93
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: A 93% completion rate of cases submitted to be analyzed each year will result in approximately a 30 day turn-around time for this service area. The percentage of cases completed annually is calculated by dividing the total number of cases available for analysis into the number of cases completed.

    • Maintain the average turn-around time for drug samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Down

      Frequency Comment: Average Turn-around Days Per Case (Sample)

      Measure Baseline Value:
      22
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      30
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The average turn-around time is computed by dividing the total number of days required to complete cases by the total number of cases completed during the specified period.

Service Area Strategic Plan
11/23/2009   4:47 am
Department of Forensic Science (778)
Biennium: 2008-10
Service Area 3 of 5
Physical Evidence Services (778 309 04)
Description

This service area provides scientific analyses of latent print/imaging, impression, firearm, toolmark, questioned document, and bloodstain evidence for state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and prosecutors. This includes laboratory examination, reporting the results, and, as required, providing testimony in courts of law.
Background Information
Mission Alignment and Authority
  • Describe how this service supports the agency mission
    The Department of Forensic Science’s mission is to protect the public’s safety, support law enforcement and the judiciary, and advance the growth and understanding of forensic science by the following:

    • Perform accurate, relevant, reliable, thorough and timely analyses and examinations of evidence

    • Convey the results of analyses and examinations through clear, objective, balanced, and easily understood
    reports, consultations and testimony

    • Train law enforcement, the judiciary and the public in the use and understanding of forensic science

    • Develop, provide and maintain evidence collection resources
  • Describe the Statutory Authority of this Service
    [Nothing entered]
Customers
Agency Customer Group Customer Customers served annually Potential annual customers
Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) 121 121
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) 127 127
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 4 4
Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys 119 119
Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) 50 50
Sheriff's offices and police departments Sheriff's offices and police departments 310 310

Anticipated Changes To Agency Customer Base
"
Partners
Partner Description
[None entered]
Products and Services
  • Factors Impacting the Products and/or Services:
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated Changes to the Products and/or Services
    [Nothing entered]
  • Listing of Products and/or Services
    • Analysis and examination of submitted evidence
    • Provide Certificates of Analysis (the results)
    • Consult with investigators on investigative information and interpretation of reports
    • Provide law enforcement agencies with important investigative information in a timely manner through the maintenance and use of appropriate databases
    • Provide pre-trial consultations with Commonwealth’s and defense attorneys.
    • Provide expert witness testimony in courts of law
    • Train police officers, investigators, prosecutors, judges, etc., in the recognition, collection, preservation, and handling of evidence and the use of forensic results in their investigations, trials and deliberations
Finance
  • Financial Overview
    DFS funding is 100% general fund, except for federal and state grant sources for one-time expenditures, such as equipment, overtime, new technology and mandated training.
  • Financial Breakdown
    FY 2009    FY 2010
      General Fund     Nongeneral Fund        General Fund     Nongeneral Fund  
    Base Budget $9,469,814 $60,000    $9,469,814 $60,000
    Change To Base $0 $0    $0 $0
               
    Service Area Total   $9,469,814  $60,000     $9,469,814  $60,000 
Human Resources
  • Human Resources Overview
    [Nothing entered]
  • Human Resource Levels
    Effective Date 8/12/2008    
    Total Authorized Position level 88    
    Vacant Positions -8    
    Current Employment Level 80.0    
    Non-Classified (Filled) 0    
    Full-Time Classified (Filled) 83    breakout of Current Employment Level
    Part-Time Classified (Filled) 0    
    Faculty (Filled) 0    
    Wage 5    
    Contract Employees 0    
    Total Human Resource Level 85.0   = Current Employment Level + Wage and Contract Employees
  • Factors Impacting HR
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated HR Changes
    [Nothing entered]
Service Area Objectives
 
  • Provide quality latent print/imaging analyses of criminal evidence in a timely and accurate manner.
    Objective Measures
    • Increase the percentage of latent print/imaging samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Frequency Comment: Percent of Case (Sample) Completed

      Measure Baseline Value:
      74
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      90
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: A 90% completion rate of cases submitted to be analyzed each year will result in approximately a 30 day turn-around time for this service area. The percentage of cases completed annually is calculated by dividing the total number of cases available (beginning backlog plus cases received) for analysis into the number of cases completed.

    • Reduce the average turn-around time for latent print/imaging samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Down

      Frequency Comment: Average Turn-around Days Per Case (Sample)

      Measure Baseline Value:
      42
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      30
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The average turn-around time is computed by dividing the total number of days required to complete cases by the total number of cases completed during the specified period.

  • Provide quality firearm and toolmark examinations of criminal evidence in a timely and accurate manner.
    Objective Measures
    • Increase the percentage of firearms and toolmarks samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Frequency Comment: Percent of Case (Sample) Completed

      Measure Baseline Value:
      60
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      63
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: A 63% completion rate of cases submitted to be analyzed each year will result in approximately a 200 day turn-around time for this service area. The percentage of cases completed annually is calculated by dividing the total number of cases available (beginning backlog plus cases received) for analysis into the number of cases completed.

    • Reduce the average turn-around time for completed firearms and toolmarks samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Down

      Frequency Comment: Average Turn-around Days Per Case (Sample)

      Measure Baseline Value:
      102
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      200
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The average turn-around time is computed by dividing the total number of days required to complete cases by the total number of cases completed during the specified period.

Service Area Strategic Plan
11/23/2009   4:47 am
Department of Forensic Science (778)
Biennium: 2008-10
Service Area 4 of 5
Training and Standards Services (778 309 05)
Description

This service area provides for the operation of the Forensic Science Academy, the maintenance and certification of breath test equipment and the training and licensing of breath test operators, and the replacement of breath test instruments.
Background Information
Mission Alignment and Authority
  • Describe how this service supports the agency mission
    The Department of Forensic Science’s mission is to protect the public’s safety, support law enforcement and the judiciary, and advance the growth and understanding of forensic science by the following:

    • Convey the results of analyses and examinations through clear, objective, balanced, and easily understood
    reports, consultations and testimony

    • Train law enforcement, the judiciary and the public in the use and understanding of forensic science

    • Develop, provide and maintain evidence collection resources
  • Describe the Statutory Authority of this Service
    [Nothing entered]
Customers
Agency Customer Group Customer Customers served annually Potential annual customers
Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) 121 121
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) 127 127
Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys 119 119
Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide). 50 50
Sheriff's offices and police departments Sheriff's offices and police departments 310 310

Anticipated Changes To Agency Customer Base
None
Partners
Partner Description
[None entered]
Products and Services
  • Factors Impacting the Products and/or Services:
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated Changes to the Products and/or Services
    [Nothing entered]
  • Listing of Products and/or Services
    • Training law enforcement personnel in crime scene investigative techniques
    • Providing the breath test equipment and the training and maintaining, repairing, and certifying the equipment and training and licensing of the operators for the evidential analysis of breath to determine alcohol content of blood.
    • Provide pre-trial consultations with Commonwealth's and defense attorneys.
    • Provide expert witness testimony in courts of law.
    • Provide records of breath tests and instrumentation as requested by subpoena duces tecum and requests for information.
Finance
  • Financial Overview
    DFS funding is 100% general fund, except for federal and state grant sources for one-time expenditures, such as equipment, overtime, new technology and mandated training.
  • Financial Breakdown
    FY 2009    FY 2010
      General Fund     Nongeneral Fund        General Fund     Nongeneral Fund  
    Base Budget $627,265 $0    $627,265 $0
    Change To Base $0 $0    $0 $0
               
    Service Area Total   $627,265  $0     $627,265  $0 
Human Resources
  • Human Resources Overview
    [Nothing entered]
  • Human Resource Levels
    Effective Date 8/12/2008    
    Total Authorized Position level 17    
    Vacant Positions 0    
    Current Employment Level 17.0    
    Non-Classified (Filled) 0    
    Full-Time Classified (Filled) 13    breakout of Current Employment Level
    Part-Time Classified (Filled) 0    
    Faculty (Filled) 0    
    Wage 4    
    Contract Employees 0    
    Total Human Resource Level 21.0   = Current Employment Level + Wage and Contract Employees
  • Factors Impacting HR
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated HR Changes
    [Nothing entered]
Service Area Objectives
 
  • Provide police officers training through the Forensic Science Academy in the areas of crime scene investigation and the recognition, collection, preservation and submission of evidence.
    Objective Measures
    • Increase the percentage of forensic science academy applicants trained annually.
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Frequency Comment: Percent of Applicants Trained

      Measure Baseline Value:
      36
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      36
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of applicants trained by the total number of applicants awaiting training by the academy.

  • Provide the maintenance, repair and certification of breath test equipment.
    Objective Measures
    • Maintain and certify breath test instruments for use by law enforcement agencies.
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Up

      Frequency Comment: Certified In-Service Testing Instruments

      Measure Baseline Value:
      170
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY2007

      Measure Target Value:
      220
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: FY2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The number of instruments certified and in service each fiscal year.

Service Area Strategic Plan
11/23/2009   4:47 am
Department of Forensic Science (778)
Biennium: 2008-10
Service Area 5 of 5
Administrative Services (778 309 06)
Description

This service area provides the management, direction and administrative support of the agency to meet its objectives. It encompasses the offices of the Director and Deputy Director, the Department counsel, the Office of Human Resources and the Division of Administration and Finance. The Division of Administration and Finance includes the Offices of Policy, Planning and Budget Services; Information Technology Services; Financial Management Services; Facility Management Services; and Procurement and Support Services.
Background Information
Mission Alignment and Authority
  • Describe how this service supports the agency mission
    This service area directly aligns with DFS' mission by providing overall management and direction of the Department and the support necessary to accomplish its objectives.
  • Describe the Statutory Authority of this Service
    Title 9.1, Chapter 11
Customers
Agency Customer Group Customer Customers served annually Potential annual customers
Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) Circuit courts (in 31 circuits) 121 121
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts ( 31 districts) 127 127
Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices of Commonwealth’s Attorneys 119 119
Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) Other law enforcement agencies and state agencies (statewide) 50 50
Sheriff's offices and police departments Sheriff's offices and police departments 310 310

Anticipated Changes To Agency Customer Base
[Nothing entered]
Partners
Partner Description
[None entered]
Products and Services
  • Factors Impacting the Products and/or Services:
    "
  • Anticipated Changes to the Products and/or Services
    None
  • Listing of Products and/or Services
    • The Administrative service area provides general management and direction to the agency and includes all support services provided to the programs and scientific disciplines of the Department. This includes strategic planning, visioning, goal setting and resources needed to support the agency’s mission. DFS also provides operation and maintenance services for Programs of the Health Department that are housed in DFS facilities.
    • Through the agency’s legal counsel, the Department coordinates and processes responses to subpoenas duces tecum, discovery motions, FOIA requests.
    • Agency counsel provides advice, training and guidance to prosecutors, judges, medical examiners, legislators, and law enforcement agency heads.
Finance
  • Financial Overview
    DFS funding is 100% general fund, except for the federal and state grant sources for one-time expenditures, such as equipment, overtime, new technology and mandated training.
  • Financial Breakdown
    FY 2009    FY 2010
      General Fund     Nongeneral Fund        General Fund     Nongeneral Fund  
    Base Budget $6,920,925 $0    $6,920,925 $0
    Change To Base $0 $0    $0 $0
               
    Service Area Total   $6,920,925  $0     $6,920,925  $0 
Human Resources
  • Human Resources Overview
    [Nothing entered]
  • Human Resource Levels
    Effective Date 8/12/2008    
    Total Authorized Position level 56    
    Vacant Positions -6    
    Current Employment Level 50.0    
    Non-Classified (Filled) 3    
    Full-Time Classified (Filled) 49    breakout of Current Employment Level
    Part-Time Classified (Filled) 0    
    Faculty (Filled) 0    
    Wage 4    
    Contract Employees 0    
    Total Human Resource Level 54.0   = Current Employment Level + Wage and Contract Employees
  • Factors Impacting HR
    [Nothing entered]
  • Anticipated HR Changes
    [Nothing entered]
Service Area Objectives
 
  • Ensure that resources are used efficiently and programs are managed effectively, and in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.
    Objective Description
    Meet expectations for developing and maintaining appropriate human resources, responsible procurement practices, sound financial management and prudent technology use, while accomplishing the Department’s objectives.
    Alignment to Agency Goals
    • Agency Goal: Ensure that resources are used efficiently and programs are managed effectively, and in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.
    Objective Strategies
    • WORKFORCE PLANNING: Implement effective workforce plans utilizing accurate and timely workforce data. Create a work environment conducive to change.
    • EMPLOYEE ATTRACTION & RETENTION: Attract and retain qualified workforce by strategically using existing human resource management flexibilities, pay practices, and benefits.
    • FAIRNESS & DIVERSITY: Apply management policies and practices fairly and consistently. Prohibit discrimination in hiring practices by championing equal employment opportunity and inclusion. Utilize EEO compliance statistics to address deficiencies.
    • EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Differentiate among levels of performance. Reward excellence. Attach consequences to mediocre or poor performance.
    • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Invest in the training of the workforce to insure that employees have the appropriate skill sets. Develop employees to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
    • SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT: Provide a safe work environment minimizing potential hazards.
    Objective Measures
    • Achieve a "meets expectations" score on 100 percent of the Governor's Management Scorecard categories.
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Quarterly
      Preferred Trend:
      Maintain

      Frequency Comment: Percentage of Governor's Management Scorecard Categories

      Measure Baseline Value:
      100
      Date:
      6/30/2007

      Measure Baseline Description: FY 2007

      Measure Target Value:
      100
      Date:
      6/30/2010

      Measure Target Description: Maintain a score of “meets expectations” on 100 percent of the Governor’s Management Scorecard categories in FY 2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The Management Scorecard grades agencies on six criteria. Take the number of cases where your agency scored "Meets Expectations" and divide by six. For example, if your agency "Meets Expectations" in four cases, and "Needs Improvement" in two, divide four by six, to receive a score of 67.7%. This number will serve as your agency's baseline as we head into the new biennium.

  • Strengthen the culture of preparedness across state agencies, their employees and customers.
    Objective Description
    This goal ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, polices and procedures for Commonwealth preparedness, as well as guidelines promulgated by the Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness, in collaboration with the Governor’s Cabinet, the Commonwealth Preparedness Working Group, the Department of Planning and Budget and the Council on Virginia’s Future. The goal supports achievement of the Commonwealth’s statewide goal of protecting the public's safety and security, ensuring a fair and effective system of justice and providing a prepared response to emergencies and disasters of all kinds.
    Alignment to Agency Goals
    • Agency Goal: Strengthen the culture of preparedness across state agencies, their employees and customers.
    Objective Strategies
    • The agency Emergency Coordination Officer will stay in continuous communication with the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
    Objective Measures
    • Achieve a minimum score of 75% or, if at 75%, increase the average score by 5% each year on the Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Assessment.
      Measure Class:
      Other
      Measure Type:
      Outcome
      Measure Frequency:
      Annual
      Preferred Trend:
      Measure Baseline Value:
      Date:

      Measure Baseline Description: FY 2007 COOP Assessment Results

      Measure Target Value:
      Date:

      Measure Target Description: Achieve a minimum of 75% or, if at 75%, increase the average by 5% each year by FY 2010

      Data Source and Calculation: The COOP Assessment Review is a 24 component assessment tool that helps measure the viability of a COOP plan.


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