Budget by Agency
Dhhs
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has approximately 5,500 fulltime employees, located throughout the state. DHHS operates and provides services in Lincoln, ten 24-hour facilities (four Veterans’ Homes, three regional centers (psychiatric hospitals), two Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers, and the Beatrice State Developmental Center) as well as more than 60 local offices in our five service areas. Department staff strives to provide culturally appropriate services to meet the needs of Nebraska’s diverse communities. The funds to support programs and services of the Department come from three main sources: Federal funds (51%), State General funds (43%), and Cash funds (6%). The two guiding principles for managing the department’s budget are transparency and accountability. As a public agency, DHHS has a responsibility to use citizens’ tax dollars wisely and to uphold the highest standards of fiscal integrity.
| Fund | Expenditures | Operating | Salaries and Benefits | Travel | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $2,619,232,450.00 | $218,470,224.00 | $288,285,882.00 | $3,822,991.00 | $2,105,359,588.00 |
| 2007 | $2,547,412,964.00 | $213,918,458.00 | $288,285,882.00 | $4,352,784.00 | $2,028,942,504.00 |
| 2006 | $2,464,527,781.00 | $221,732,853.00 | $276,529,878.00 | $4,888,858.00 | $1,950,449,001.00 |
| 2005 | $2,402,250,515.00 | $228,426,510.00 | $265,069,784.00 | $4,398,611.00 | $1,897,688,717.00 |
| 2004 | $2,278,499,519.00 | $185,528,452.00 | $257,079,193.00 | $3,869,154.00 | $1,822,561,765.00 |
| 2003 | $2,193,258,737.00 | $173,006,586.00 | $240,489,006.00 | $3,436,748.00 | $1,770,576,009.00 |
| 2002 | $2,141,045,544.00 | $187,983,934.00 | $230,459,621.00 | $3,311,767.00 | $1,713,040,065.00 |
| 2001 | $1,933,615,156.00 | $165,939,869.00 | $221,510,375.00 | $3,854,427.00 | $1,533,442,187.00 |
| 2000 | $1,787,188,860.00 | $154,549,384.00 | $213,833,934.00 | $4,443,642.00 | $1,399,094,976.00 |
| 1999 | $1,643,109,559.00 | $144,762,560.00 | $205,972,883.00 | $4,185,339.00 | $1,282,015,588.00 |