The Department of Public Safety is responsible for ensuring the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth by establishing and enforcing regulations and standards for certain equipment, facilities, and professions. Among the items inspected and certified by the Department are elevators, air tanks, refrigeration and air conditioning units, boilers, ski lifts and amusement rides. The Department licenses tradespeople who maintain and operate such equipment, as well as construction supervisors, crane operators, nuclear power plant operators, and pipefitters. The Department also regulates boxing matches. Within the Department of Public Safety, the Bureau of Special Investigations investigates potentially wrongful receipt of benefits administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance.

Budget Recommendations

The amount recommended for Fiscal Year 1999 will enable the Department to provide the same level of services as in Fiscal Year 1998.

Budgetary Direct Appropriations

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
8311-1000	For the operation of the department of public safety	796,075

BUREAU OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS ADMINISTRATION
8312-1000	For the operation of the bureau of special investigations	6,851,412

DIVISION OF INSPECTIONS OPERATION
8315-1000	For the operation of the division of inspections	3,837,233

Trust and Other Spending

4161-0002

BOXERS FUND PAYMENTS

50,000