Here are a few examples of how state agencies cut their budgets:
The Virginia State Police will postpone the Basic Trooper School until April, saving $2.06 million; hold 27 civilian positions vacant in areas dealing with firearms background checks, criminal history and information technology, saving $1.6 million; and substitute leave for the cash paid to sworn employees for the first three hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week, to save $1.3 million.
The Department of Education's central office cuts $4.1 million, in part, through 11 layoffs; by eliminating funding for a commission that administers civic education programs; and by using federal funds, instead of state funds for several positions.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts cuts $1.5 million by freezing most existing vacancies, reducing costs for temporary staff and timing recruitment to manage turnover.
The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation cuts $1.3 million. Cuts include two layoffs, reducing on-site education, reducing outreach to students and reducing the interpretive program by closing one ship and the Riverfront Discovery area at Jamestown Settlement for seven weeks beyond the winter operations time frame.
The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services cuts $4.9 million, in part, through 32 layoffs, maintaining 11 vacancies, reducing funds for jail diversion projects and eliminating funding for new scholarships in child psychology.
The Department of Military Affairs cuts $1 million, in part, by eliminating the police department at the Maneuver Training Center at Fort Pickett, resulting in eight layoffs. 
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