ARRA Funds for IPS

When the state announced two years ago that is was cutting our state appropriation but providing us with ARRA funds to help us plan for the upcoming permanent cut, IPS invested the money in strategic hires and projects to help pave the way.

Visit the IPS Intranet here for details. In summary, MTAS hired three positions in anticipation of future retirements. CTAS developed two new training programs and a resource database that will serve counties well into the future. LEIC transitioned from a Y-12 "loaned" Executive Director to a permanent director and CIS invested in new product development. We also invested funds to study the impacts and ramifications of the automotive restructuring on Tennessee's economy so that we can help transition the supply chain.

Overall, the investment of these funds has been successful. We are not making any lay-offs and we have structured our services and delivery mechanisms to maximum our efficiency and effectiveness. Congratulations to all the staff who helped manage our organization through this transition.