4265 Department of Public Health
Major Program Changes
  • The department has begun the process of implementing zero-based budgeting for its contracting activities, the Baby BIG program, and the Women, Infants and Children program. Initial findings from these efforts will be provided in spring 2013. This represents the first phase of implementing zero-based budgeting throughout the department.

  • The Governor's Budget proposes to transfer the Office of Problem Gambling from the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs to the Department of Public Health.