Department of Labor and Industries
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 3,211.7 | 39,428 | 932,045 | 971,473 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 3,208.1 | 39,428 | 930,229 | 969,657 |
| Difference from Original | (3.6) | 0 | (1,816) | (1,816) |
| % Change from Original | (0.1%) | 0.0% | (0.2%) | (0.2%) |
2021-23 Policy Other Changes |
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| Lease Adjustments | 0.0 | 0 | (19) | (19) |
| Crime Victims Compensation Benefits | 0.0 | (1,054) | (3,497) | (4,551) |
| Lab Facilities Staff | 0.70 | 0 | 122 | 122 |
| One-time Facility Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 144 | 144 |
| Transportation Network Companies | 1.4 | 0 | 2,193 | 2,193 |
| 2021-23 Policy Other Changes Total | 2.1 | (1,054) | (1,057) | (2,111) |
| Total Policy Changes | 2.1 | (1,054) | (1,057) | (2,111) |
| Policy Level | 3,210.2 | 38,374 | 929,172 | 967,546 |
| Difference from Original | (1.5) | (1,054) | (2,873) | (3,927) |
| % Change from Original | (0.0%) | (2.7%) | (0.3%) | (0.4%) |
Policy Changes
Lease Adjustments
Funding is adjusted to reflect the lease savings associated with the relocation and downsizing of L&I's Aberdeen office, which supports the the agency's Leased Facilities Strategic Plan. (Electrical License Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State)
Crime Victims Compensation Benefits
Funding is adjusted for the Crime Victims Compensation program as a result of higher costs per claim and federal funding projections. Expenditure authority is reduced for the Crime Victims Compensation Account (01F-6) in order to maintain a positive fund balance. (General Fund - State, Crime Victims' Compensation Account - Non-Appropriated)
Lab Facilities Staff
Funding is provided for L&I to hire four facilities staff to maintain the new lab that is scheduled to open in April 2023. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
One-time Facility Costs
This item funds the one-time costs associated with the relocation of the Aberdeen field office. (Electrical License Account - State, Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
Transportation Network Companies
Funding and staffing are adjusted to reflect the amount needed to implement Chapter 281, Laws of 2022 (ESHB 2076), which specifies the rights and obligations of transportation network companies and drivers. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
