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  Category: State Budget


Governor Carney’s Statement on Budget Smoothing Report

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Executive Summary of the Advisory Panel to DEFAC on Potential Fiscal Controls and Budget Smoothing: “We do not face a budget deficit this year but, as a state, we cannot lose sight of our long-term financial challenges. Working with members of […]




Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018

“Responsible Investment” plan advances priorities outlined in State of the State including public education, state workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget, sending the General Assembly a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that will make important investments in Delaware’s economy, workforce, and public schools – while ensuring […]




Governor Carney Releases Annual Report of Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Board presents recommendations across focus areas, including education, criminal justice, human resources, and health WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the first annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, […]




Governor Carney Announces Launch of GEAR Website to Identify Cost Savings

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2017

State employees, members of the public can submit ideas for cost savings, improvements across state government WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday announced the launch of a website for the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board, gear.delaware.gov, to identify opportunities for cost savings and system improvements across state government. In February, Governor Carney signed Executive […]




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Session included measures to improve Delaware’s economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]







  Category: State Budget

Governor Carney’s Statement on Budget Smoothing Report

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Executive Summary of the Advisory Panel to DEFAC on Potential Fiscal Controls and Budget Smoothing: “We do not face a budget deficit this year but, as a state, we cannot lose sight of our long-term financial challenges. Working with members of […]




Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018

“Responsible Investment” plan advances priorities outlined in State of the State including public education, state workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget, sending the General Assembly a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that will make important investments in Delaware’s economy, workforce, and public schools – while ensuring […]




Governor Carney Releases Annual Report of Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Board presents recommendations across focus areas, including education, criminal justice, human resources, and health WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the first annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, […]




Governor Carney Announces Launch of GEAR Website to Identify Cost Savings

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2017

State employees, members of the public can submit ideas for cost savings, improvements across state government WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday announced the launch of a website for the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board, gear.delaware.gov, to identify opportunities for cost savings and system improvements across state government. In February, Governor Carney signed Executive […]




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Session included measures to improve Delaware’s economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]