Military Department
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 328.0 | 16,032 | 336,642 | 352,674 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 327.8 | 15,079 | 172,547 | 187,626 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | (0.2) | (953) | (164,095) | (165,048) |
| % Change from 2017-19 | (0.1%) | (5.9%) | (48.7%) | (46.8%) |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Tsunami Sirens for Coastal Cities | 0.0 | 928 | 0 | 928 |
| ShakeAlert Monitoring Stations | 0.0 | 5,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
| School Catastrophic Preparedness | 4.0 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Disaster Response Account | 0.0 | 0 | 38,535 | 38,535 |
| Enhanced 911/Next Generation | 0.0 | 0 | 9,975 | 9,975 |
| ShakeAlert Public Outreach | 1.0 | 240 | 0 | 240 |
| Hazardous Materials Program | 0.0 | 1,040 | (1,040) | 0 |
| National Guard Wildfire Pay | 0.0 | 750 | 0 | 750 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 5.0 | 8,958 | 47,470 | 56,428 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Public Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 482 | 1,078 | 1,560 |
| State Rep Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 13 | 29 | 42 |
| WPEA General Government | 0.0 | 218 | 732 | 950 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 588 | 229 | 817 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 70 | 14 | 84 |
| Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs | 0.0 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 28 | 38 | 66 |
| Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision | 0.0 | 8 | 24 | 32 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 1,438 | 2,156 | 3,594 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| OneNet to Military | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer | 0.0 | (36) | (82) | (118) |
| Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer | 0.0 | (48) | (2) | (50) |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 1.0 | (84) | (84) | (168) |
2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Electric Vehicle Infrastructure | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | (116) | 0 | (116) |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 264 | 0 | 264 |
| 2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 218 | 0 | 218 |
| Total Policy Changes | 6.0 | 10,530 | 49,542 | 60,072 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 333.8 | 25,609 | 222,089 | 247,698 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 5.8 | 9,577 | (114,553) | (104,976) |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 1.8% | 59.7% | (34.0%) | (29.8%) |
Policy Changes
Tsunami Sirens for Coastal Cities
Funding is provided to procure and install 16 all-hazard alert broadcast (AHAB) sirens to increase inundation zone coverage. AHAB sirens will alert individuals of an impending tsunami or other disaster within a 1.5 mile radius.
ShakeAlert Monitoring Stations
Funding is provided for the procurement and installation of seismic monitoring stations and global navigation satellite systems that integrate with the early warning system known as ShakeAlert.
School Catastrophic Preparedness
Funding is provided to collaborate with schools and school districts statewide in the development, planning, and exercise of catastrophic preparedness and emergency response plans. Initial work shall be prioritized based on the risk level of known natural and other hazards.
Disaster Response Account
Funding is provided to continue recovery efforts for seven open presidentially declared disasters, including completion of ongoing state, local and tribal infrastructure projects.
Enhanced 911/Next Generation
This funding will enable the agency to finish the transition of and operate the new network, which will be more resilient and provide advanced capabilities including text to 911, improved location accuracy, and the ability to transmit data and video.
ShakeAlert Public Outreach
Funding is provided to support an education and public outreach program in advance of the new early earthquake warning system known as "ShakeAlert."
Hazardous Materials Program
Funding is transferred between accounts to continue assisting local emergency planning committees statewide with hazardous materials plans that meet minimum federal requirements.
National Guard Wildfire Pay
Funding is provided to align state active duty wages for service members with firefighter certifications in wildfire suppression activities to those of their peers. It also aligns the hourly wage floor to the state minimum wage from 1.5 times the federal minimum wage for all other activities.
State Public Employee Benefits Rate
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
WFSE General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington Federation of State Employees - General Government. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium, shift, and other special pay changes, and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
State Rep Employee Benefits Rate
This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
WPEA General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington Public Employees’ Association – General Government. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium and standby pay changes, and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019, and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020. This item includes both general government and higher education workers.
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees.
Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs
This funds transit passes (ORCA cards) for state employees (outside of higher education) in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, other than those in certain collective bargaining agreements.
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides a one-time, ongoing increase of 3 percent, up to a maximum of $62.50 per month.
Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision
This funds a revised salary schedule for non-represented employees in information technology jobs, in alignment with other state employees.
OneNet to Military
All staff, office equipment, technological assets, and associated funding dedicated for OneNet shall transfer from the Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) agency to the Military Department, effective July 1, 2019.
Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer
This moves funding for employee transit passes from agencies to WSDOT, which administers the program. The transfer includes both funding added in 2019-21 for expanded access, as well as funding that was provided in the 2017-19 budget.
Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer
This moves funding for negotiated medical flexible spending arrangements (FSA) from individual agency budgets. It will be provided to the Health Care Authority, which will administer the benefit.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s estimated portion of increased fee for service charges from the Department of Enterprise Services to expand electric vehicle infrastructure for the state Motor Pool fleet.
Archives/Records Management
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s allocated share of charges for the state archives and state records center.
Audit Services
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s allocated share of charges for state government audits.
Legal Services
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of legal service charges.
CTS Central Services
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s allocated share of charges from the Consolidated Technology Services Agency (WaTech) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cyber Security, state network, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services.
DES Central Services
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s allocated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, utilities, parking, and contracts; a capital project surcharge; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street child care center; and the department’s enterprise applications.
OFM Central Services
Agency budgets are adjusted to reflect each agency’s allocated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) for the One Washington project and OFM enterprise systems.
