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Department of Services for the Blind

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 80.0 7,107 28,077 35,184
2021-23 Maintenance Level 80.0 7,713 28,059 35,772
Difference from 2021-23 Original 0.0 606 (18) 588
% Change from 2021-23 Original 0.0% 8.5% (0.1%) 1.7%

2022 Policy Other Changes

Study on Expansion Opportunities 0.0 100 0 100
Business Enterprise Program Remodel 0.0 3,055 0 3,055
2022 Policy Other Changes Total 0.0 3,155 0 3,155

2022 Policy Comp Changes

WFSE General Government 0.0 330 9 339
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 2 0 2
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 66 4 70
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 7 0 7
2022 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 405 13 418

2022 Policy Central Services Changes

CTS Central Services 0.0 28 120 148
DES Central Services 0.0 6 30 36
OFM Central Services 0.0 83 13 96
2022 Policy Central Services Changes Total 0.0 117 163 280
Total Policy Changes 0.0 3,677 176 3,853
2022 Policy Level 80.0 11,390 28,235 39,625
Difference from 2021-23 Original 0.0 4,283 158 4,441
% Change from 2021-23 Original 0.0% 60.3% 0.56% 12.6%

Policy Changes

DES Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for campus rent, parking, security and contracts; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department’s enterprise applications. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, Business Enterprises Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated)

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 - State, Business Enterprises Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated)

Study on Expansion Opportunities

Funding is provided for the department to contract with a consultant to conduct a study on new enterprise and revenue-generating opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The study must identify new revenue sources, new or expanded enterprise opportunities, and new needs and methods for preparing visually impaired individuals to effectively manage these enterprises. The department must submit a report in June 2023. (General Fund - State)

Business Enterprise Program Remodel

Funds are provided to upgrade equipment and complete remodels for up to 15 cafes owned by visually impaired business owners who are part of the Business Enterprise program. This will ensure the restaurant owners are prepared to serve the changing dining needs of the public that were created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding also allows for the purchase of three food trucks to expand entrepreneurial opportunities. (General Fund - State)

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 - State)

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. (Business Enterprises Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State)

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 - State)

CTS Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cyber Security, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, Business Enterprises Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated)

OFM Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - Federal, Business Enterprises Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State)