Rocket-Powered Roller Skates: Budget Summary v1
Rocket-Powered Roller Skates: Budget Summary
Fiscal Year Overview
| Category | Budgeted | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skates (48 pairs) | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 |
| Solid rocket fuel | $8,900 | $14,200 | +$5,300 |
| Replacement cliff edges | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Medical (operator) | $96,000 | $142,000 | +$46,000 |
| Medical (bystanders) | $12,000 | $3,200 | -$8,800 |
| Parachutes (sold separately) | $1,200 | $0 | -$1,200 |
| Binoculars (for spotting target) | $89 | $89 | $0 |
| Replacement operator teeth | $4,800 | $7,200 | +$2,400 |
Notes
Rocket fuel overspend is due to the operator igniting skates "just to see if they work" before deployment. This has been addressed in a memo that the operator did not read.
Medical costs are up 48% over last year. This is not unexpected given the 100% injury rate per deployment.
Parachute budget was not used because the operator "forgot" to attach the parachute on all 48 deployments. The parachutes remain in their original packaging in the supply closet.
Bystander medical costs are down significantly. This is because bystanders have learned to leave the area when the operator appears with roller skates.
Replacement teeth costs are tracking higher than projected. The operator has requested a bulk discount from the dental supplier. The dental supplier has requested that we stop.
Projected Costs for Next Quarter
Based on current trends and assuming no change in operator behavior (which is a safe assumption given the previous 12 quarters of no change in operator behavior):
- Skates: $600 (12 pairs, assuming 3 per month)
- Fuel: $4,000
- Medical: $36,000
- Dental: $2,400
- Total: $43,000
For comparison, a cage capable of holding the target can be purchased for $200. We continue to recommend the cage. This recommendation has been made in each of the previous 16 quarterly reports. It has not been acted upon.
See also: Risk Assessment for details on deployment risks.