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Agency 087
Commission on Asian-American Affairs
RCW 43.117

Request $400,604
Net change from current biennium $30,895 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 8.4% Increase


The purpose of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to and participation in the fields of government, business, and education, and in obtaining government services.

The goal of the Commission is to ensure equal opportunities and benefits for Asian Pacific Americans in Washington State.

The Commission's objectives are to: examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans; recommend changes in program and law; continue efforts to resolve problems that develop due to cultural and language differences; establish and maintain relationships with state, regional, and local community groups and agencies regarding the needs and problems of Asian Pacific Americans; and advise state agencies on the development and implementation of policies and programs that address the needs and concerns of Asian Pacific Americans.


Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
381,912 16,491 General Fund - Basic Account - State 335,753 365,421 400,604
4,288 General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 4,288

386,200


16,491

Total Appropriated Funds

335,753


369,709


400,604


Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries And Wages 107,672 103,950 96,408 108,396 109,152
Employee Benefits 26,609 24,602 26,868 28,384 28,484
Personal Service Contracts 20,180 6,403
Goods And Services 29,625 58,712 59,637 52,440 55,989
Travel 10,468 13,791 7,200 10,559 7,200
Capital Outlays 5,142
Interagency Reimbursements (30,855) (33,004)

Annual Total

163,699


179,596


190,113


199,779


200,825

Fiscal Year 1993-94 172,054
Biennium Total

335,753


369,709


400,604


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Total Administration 457 0.1% 33,956 10.1% 30,895 8.4%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 3.0 2.7 2.5 3.0 3.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 35,891 38,500 38,563 36,132 36,384