Okaloosa County BOCC — August 1, 2016 — Medical Examiner Budget

OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DISTRICT ONE, FLORIDA Andrea N. Minyard, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner z S 2 3 > April 20, 2016 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Crestview, FL 32536 Honorable Commissioners: The District One Medical Examiner currently uses historic data to develop its annual budget projection for the upcoming fiscal year. This approach has served to be the most effective way to identify trends while anticipating the future needs of the Medical Examiner. In 2015, our office experienced one of its heaviest case volume years. This included 976 jurisdiction "accepted" cases and 2493 jurisdiction "declined" cases. This indicates a significant upward trend that suggests a continued increase in our case load entering into the next fiscal year. Included in the budget is a historic comparison of the ME Proposed Budget, the Actual Amount Spent and the County Adopted Amount. Traditionally, the Amount Spent appears to sit between the ME Proposed (Projected) and the County Adopted (Allowed). Having said this, it is virtually impossible for our office to project the actual number of deaths that will occur within District One; however a review the current number of deaths for the first 6 months of the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year concludes our office will experience the same or greater volume of cases. Over the past two years (for the entire district), we have experienced a 25% increase in deaths. More specifically, Okaloosa County has had a 28% increase in case volume to include a 48% increase in autopsies. In 2015, Okaloosa County had a total of 226 accepted jurisdiction cases. So far in 2016, Okaloosa County has a total of 133 accepted jurisdiction cases. Understanding that we anticipate another increase in case volume, it is my duty to provide you an explanation for the requested increase in our budget. [f you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact me at your convenience. Respectfully, Jeffrey’B. Martin, D-ABMDI Direcfor Andrea N. Minyard, M.D. Jeffery B. Martin, D-ABMDI Chief Medica] Examiner Director 5151 North Ninth Avenue 206 Staff Drive NE Pensacola, FL 32504 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548 TEL: (850)416-7200 TEL: (850) 651-7771 FAX: (850) 416-6475 FAX (850) 651-7775 ANNUAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DISTRICT ONE, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DISTRICT ONE, FLORIDA MISSION STATEMENT The mission that incorporates the obligation of the Medical Examiner’s Office, District One, Florida has been established as follows: o [nvestigate thoroughly and professionally the cause, manner, circumstance. and mechanism of death in those death cases defined under the Florida Statute. Chapter 406 and according to recommendations provided under the Administrative Procedures Act, Rule Chapter 11G. o Provide credible. objective, truthful. and scientifically sound medicolegal testimony. o Provide statistical data to State and public agencies as requested. e FEducate and train medicolegul experts. o Treat bereaved families with respect, sensitivity. and consideration. Provide tamilies and loved ones of decedents with timely reports and explanations. o Render courteous and professional service to public and private agencies and to the public in general s FEngage inlegal. ethical. and meaningful research. CONTENTS PROPOSED BUDGET 2016/2017 HISTORICAL BUDGET COMPARISON EMPLOYEE COSTS SALARIES & PROFESSIONAL FEES CONTRACTED FEES OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES CASE VOLUME PERCENTAGE - FY 13/14 CASE VOLUME PERCENTAGE - FY 14/15 PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3-7 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 PAGE 10 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 OKALOOSA COUNTY PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2016/2017 SALARIES/PROFESSIONAL FEES $373,114 EMPLOYEE COSTS $93,521 CONTRACTED FEES $67,039 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $55,315 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 TOTAL $588,989 Office of the Medical Examiner Fiscal Year 2016-2017 District One, Florida Page 1 OKALOOSA COUNTY BUDGET OVERVIEW FY 0