2009 Performance Accountability Report Vol. 2 - Maryland Higher ...

Cost Containment
FY 2009 Significant Cost Containment Actions
As part of the annual budget development process, Cecil identifies areas for cost
savings and incorporates these savings into the budget request. In addition,
throughout the year all College staff work to find and implement cost savings that
reduce operating expenses. In FY 2009 Cecil College accumulated $495,360 in
cost savings.
Revised Revenue
1. Elimination of 4 full-time positions $275,000
Administrative Office Assistant
Director of Cultural Center
Professor, Physical Education
Web Developer
2. Elimination of Events $33,000
Chautauqua
Unity in the Community – September 2009. Hold event every
other year going forward
Drop the June 2009 scheduled third week of musical Oliver!
3. 5% reduction in Supplies and Materials $46,000
4. 15% reduction of Travel and Conferences $46,000
Energy
1. Natural gas – reduced due to forecasted cost $30,000
2. Electric – stabilized costs and savings through Eastern Shore $50,000
of Maryland Educational Consortium
Cellular Phones
1. Consolidated all cell phones to shared plans, cancelled three
unused lines and remove push-to-talk feature $15,360
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TOTAL $ 495,360
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