Department of Social and Health Services - Special Commitment Program
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 431.1 | 93,359 | 4,858 | 98,217 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 434.1 | 99,718 | 4,580 | 104,298 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 3.0 | 6,359 | (278) | 6,081 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.70% | 6.8% | (5.7%) | 6.2% |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Community Expansion | 1.0 | 310 | 0 | 310 |
| King County Expansion | 9.0 | 1,803 | 0 | 1,803 |
| Transport and Hospital Watch Staff | 6.5 | 1,111 | 0 | 1,111 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 16.5 | 3,224 | 0 | 3,224 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Public Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 6,054 | 0 | 6,054 |
| State Rep Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Coalition of Unions | 0.0 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 301 | 0 | 301 |
| Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 186 | 0 | 186 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SEIU 1199 General Government | 0.0 | 173 | 0 | 173 |
| Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs | 0.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 7,003 | 0 | 7,003 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer | 0.0 | (206) | 0 | (206) |
| Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer | 0.0 | (114) | 0 | (114) |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 0.0 | (320) | 0 | (320) |
| Total Policy Changes | 16.5 | 9,907 | 0 | 9,907 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 450.6 | 109,625 | 4,580 | 114,205 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 19.5 | 16,266 | (278) | 15,988 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 4.5% | 17.4% | (5.7%) | 16.3% |
Policy Changes
Community Expansion
One program administrator is provided to assist in the siting process for new secure community transition facilities, as proposed in the 2019-21 capital budget (project 30003577).
King County Expansion
Funding is provided for vehicles, equipment and operating functions associated with the King County secure community transition facility (SCTF) six-bed expansion project funded in the 2017-19 capital budget.
Transport and Hospital Watch Staff
As the Special Commitment Center (SCC) residential population ages, the department continues to experience an increase in medical demands for off-island specialty and hospital services. This funding will provide 6.5 FTE security guards to assist the SCC transport teams in performing hospital watches for residents who are admitted into local area hospitals as required by state law and to safeguard the public and residents.
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.
Coalition of Unions
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Coalition of Unions. 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; increases in premium pay 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 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.
SEIU 1199 General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees’ International Union Local 1199 NW. 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 pay changes; and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
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.
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.
