Challenges

• This is the first challenge and a few more details about it.

In FY 22, the FMD executed over $16 million in state general funds, $12.5 million in other state funds and over $54 million in federal funds, all in direct support of the agency’s mission. A large portion of this execution is the support of the agency’s statewide readiness center refresh. There are 18 projects in various stages of this refresh with many more on the horizon. These projects will modernize the training environments for for the Georgia ARNG which supports the number one organizational priority readiness. The FMD played a pivotal role in the procurement process as well as the financial management responsibilities.

• This is the second challenge and a few more details about it.

• This is the third challenge and a few more details about it.

The SPO supports over 480 employees across the state at locations in the Savannah area, Augusta, Warner Robins, and Marietta. Over the last two years, the SPO has successfully implemented 100 percent completion of the state mandated sexual harassment training for employees and the training for managers and supervisors. The SPO ensures both the agency and employees are protected and that processes are consistent and fair by providing guidance for state employees and their managers. With the development of new hire orientation as well as improvements on performance management and recruitment, the Ga. DOD state workforce is thriving.

Both the FMD and SPO supported Soldiers and Airmen as they responded to governor-declared emergencies. These state active duty missions saw over 6,000 mandays performed in direct support of local communities recovering from a natural disaster. The division and the office ensured Georgia’s guardsmen were promptly paid and supported in a timely and accurate manner.