Department of Social and Health Services - Economic Services Administration
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 4,385.6 | 735,666 | 1,483,519 | 2,219,185 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 4,178.2 | 681,892 | 1,464,692 | 2,146,584 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | (207.4) | (53,774) | (18,827) | (72,601) |
| % Change from 2017-19 | (4.7%) | (7.3%) | (1.3%) | (3.3%) |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Automatic Voter Registration | 0.80 | 459 | 188 | 647 |
| Families Forward Washington Grant | 0.80 | 0 | 481 | 481 |
| Child Support Annual Fee Increase | 0.70 | (251) | (487) | (738) |
| Meet Basic Food Integrity Standards | 1.0 | 104 | 104 | 208 |
| Naturalization Services Increase | 0.0 | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| PWA Grant Increase | 0.0 | 300 | 0 | 300 |
| Transportation Pilot Study | 0.0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Leased Facilities One-Time Costs | 0.0 | 4,630 | 2,935 | 7,565 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 3.3 | 7,342 | 3,221 | 10,563 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Public Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 58 | 37 | 95 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 32,819 | 19,144 | 51,963 |
| State Rep Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 375 | 231 | 606 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 3,289 | 2,033 | 5,322 |
| Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 298 | 146 | 444 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 267 | 740 | 1,007 |
| Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs | 0.0 | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 462 | 291 | 753 |
| Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision | 0.0 | 581 | 211 | 792 |
| State Tax - Wellness Gift Card | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 38,175 | 22,845 | 61,020 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer | 0.0 | (744) | (372) | (1,116) |
| Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer | 0.0 | (588) | 0 | (588) |
| Domestic Violence Unit Transfer | 5.0 | 12,262 | 6,390 | 18,652 |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 5.0 | 10,930 | 6,018 | 16,948 |
| Total Policy Changes | 8.3 | 56,447 | 32,084 | 88,531 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 4,186.5 | 738,339 | 1,496,776 | 2,235,115 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | (199.1) | 2,673 | 13,257 | 15,930 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | (4.5%) | 0.36% | 0.89% | 0.72% |
Policy Changes
Automatic Voter Registration
Funding is provided for staffing and information technology impacts associated with the implementation of automatic voter registration, consistent with Chapter 110, Laws of 2018.
Families Forward Washington Grant
One-time federal expenditure authority is increased to allow the Economic Services Administration to implement the Families Forward Washington grant, a multi-year grant that the Division of Child Support received through the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This demonstration project allows DCS to test strategies through contracting with local partners to provide occupational skills training, financial education and asset building, and case management services to non-custodial parents in Benton and Franklin counties who owe child support and have difficulty meeting their obligations due to low earnings.
Child Support Annual Fee Increase
Funding is provided for staffing, system modifications, and client communications needed to implement a federal policy requiring the Division of Child Support (DCS) to increase the annual non-assistance user fee from $25 to $35, and to increase the threshold level of support collections that trigger the annual fee from $500 to $550 in any federal fiscal year. Overall, this item results in a General-Fund State savings due to the increase in the annual fees collected by the division.
Meet Basic Food Integrity Standards
Funding is provided for a quality control staff to increase the agency's capacity to meet federal Food and Nutrition Services quality control standards for the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program.
Naturalization Services Increase
Funding is provided to the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance to expand the capacity of the Naturalization Services Program to help more Washingtonians become United States citizens.
PWA Grant Increase
Beginning in fiscal year 2020, funding is provided to increase the Pregnant Women Assistance (PWA) program grant standard from a maximum of $197 per month to a maximum of $363 per month. This will allow low-income pregnant individuals the opportunity to cover more of their basic needs, which increases their chances of having a healthy baby.
Transportation Pilot Study
One-time funding is provided to the Economic Services Administration (ESA) to conduct a comprehensive study of the WorkFirst transportation pilot which has been in effect since 2015. ESA must submit the study by November 1, 2021 to the governor and appropriate fiscal and legislative committees.
Leased Facilities One-Time Costs
Funding is provided for one-time relocation and project costs to support the DSHS Leased Facilities Strategic Plan.
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.
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 Premium Pay
Funding is provided for increases in premium pay 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. Funding is sufficient to support changes in shift differential, call back and standby pay, as well as a 5 percent increase for employees working in King County.
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.
State Tax - Wellness Gift Card
Some employees are eligible to earn a $25 gift card after completing a health risk assessment. This item provides funding to agencies to pay the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes on gift cards for additional employees who are eligible for the gift cards.
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.
Domestic Violence Unit Transfer
This is a net zero transfer wherein FTEs and funding for the Domestic Violence Unit and its associated programs are transferred from the Department of Children, Youth and Families to the Department of Social and Health Services.
