Employment Security Department
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 2,331.9 | 73,711 | 872,110 | 945,821 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 2,331.9 | 73,711 | 890,407 | 964,118 |
| Difference from Original | 0.0 | 0 | 18,297 | 18,297 |
| % Change from Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
2023-25 Policy Other Changes |
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| WA Cares System Completion Adj. | (0.3) | 0 | (6,397) | (6,397) |
| LTSS Portability Funding Adj. | (8.7) | 0 | (3,188) | (3,188) |
| Paid Leave System Completion Adj. | (9.4) | 0 | (2,878) | (2,878) |
| Savings- Administrative | 0.0 | (122) | 0 | (122) |
| Underspend-AmeriCorp Living Stipend | 0.0 | (3,670) | 0 | (3,670) |
| 2023-25 Policy Other Changes Total | (18.4) | (3,792) | (12,463) | (16,255) |
| Total Policy Changes | (18.4) | (3,792) | (12,463) | (16,255) |
| Policy Level | 2,313.5 | 69,919 | 877,944 | 947,863 |
| Difference from Original | (18.4) | (3,792) | 5,834 | 2,042 |
| % Change from Original | (0.8%) | (5.1%) | 0.67% | 0.22% |
Policy Changes
WA Cares System Completion Adj.
Funding is reduced for the WA Cares System Completion IT project in fiscal year 2025 to align with planned expenditures. The unspent funds are requested in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to complete the project. This project is intended to complete the second phase of the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Trust IT system, which includes the implementation of program qualification and correspondence with other state agency systems. (Long-Term Servs & Sup Trust Account - State)
LTSS Portability Funding Adj.
Funding and staffing are reduced in fiscal year 2025 for the LTSS Trust program's system enhancement to implement benefit portability as described in chapter 120, Laws of 2024 (SHB 2467). Unspent funds are requested to be shifted into the 2025–2027 biennium to complete implementation. (Long-Term Servs & Sup Trust Account - State)
Paid Leave System Completion Adj.
Funding and staffing are reduced in fiscal year 2025 to align with planned spend for the Paid Leave System Completion project. Unspent funds are requested to be shifted into the 2025–2027 biennium to complete the remaining components of the Paid Family and Medical Leave program, including the collection of overpayments, crossmatching eligibility with other programs, and elective coverage for Tribes. (Family & Medical Leave Insur Acct - State)
Savings- Administrative
Funding is reduced to align with projected administrative underspends associated with the Work Integrated Advisory Committee, Career Connected Learning, and the Wage Replacement Workgroup. (General Fund - State, Workforce Education Investment Acc - State)
Underspend-AmeriCorp Living Stipend
Funding is reduced to align with projected under expenditures of the Washington Service Corps living stipend increase. (General Fund - State)
