Department of Social and Health Services - Vocational Rehabilitation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 317.1 | 32,687 | 109,595 | 142,282 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 317.1 | 35,036 | 109,595 | 144,631 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 2,349 | 0 | 2,349 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Network Risk Mitigation | 0.0 | 171 | 0 | 171 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | 0.0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| DCYF Reimbursement Gap | 0.0 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 251 | 13 | 264 |
2022 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 1,294 | 0 | 1,294 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2022 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 1,423 | 0 | 1,423 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 1,674 | 13 | 1,687 |
| 2022 Policy Level | 317.1 | 36,710 | 109,608 | 146,318 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 4,023 | 13 | 4,036 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 12.3% | 0.01% | 2.8% |
Policy Changes
WFSE General Government
The collective bargaining agreement includes a general wage increase of 3.25% for fiscal year 2023 and a lump sum payment for employees who were employed continuously starting on or before July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Network Risk Mitigation
To reduce the risk of service interruption, funding is provided to replace aging hardware and bring network assets up to current security best practices. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment helps contain the spread of COVID-19 and reduce infection rates. Funding is provided to purchase, store, and distribute PPE to DSHS employees. This assumes that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding expires in March 2022. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Cash, Coronavirus St Fiscal Recovery Fund - Federal, other funds)
DCYF Reimbursement Gap
Funds are provided to maintain current Information Technology (IT) service levels as the Department of Children, Youth, and Families moves to an internally managed network from a DSHS-managed network. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, other funds)
State Employee Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not covered by the healthcare coalition. The insurance funding rate is $936 per employee per month for fiscal year 2022 and $1,130 per employee per month for fiscal year 2023. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Rep Employee Health Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided 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 $936 per employee per month for fiscal year 2022 and $1,130 per employee per month for fiscal year 2023. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
A general wage increase of 3.25%, effective July 1, 2022, is provided 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. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
