Adjustments are made for each agency’s anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor’s Office. (General Fund - State)

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)

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)

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, General Fund - Federal)

Investing in quality arts and creative programming that is sensitive and responsive to the unique experiences of veterans benefits individuals, families and communities. In 2020, the federal government increased support for arts-based programs and partnerships serving veterans, which created an opportunity for the Washington State Arts Commission and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs to work together to provide arts-based services to veterans. Funding is provided for two staff to support this program. (General Fund - State)

The Washington State Arts Commission does not have a formal constituent relations management system to manage constituent data. This funding will conduct a feasibility study and agency readiness assessment for implementing a Constituent Relations Management (CRM) system. The work will include identifying appropriate customizable off-the-shelf Software as a Service (SaaS) options and strategies to augment gaps in project controls. (General Fund - State)

Since the State Poet Laureate program was established in 2007, six laureates have traveled statewide to serve nonprofits, libraries, schools, colleges, and parks. When the position was established, no state monies were allocated. Funding is provided to support the program and better compensate each laureate. This will demonstrate the state’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect, allowing our best poets, especially those from rural, immigrant, communities of color and other underserved populations, to apply for the position without concern that finances will be a barrier to participation. (General Fund - State)

Since 1974, the state has invested more than $46 million in artworks that improve K-12 schools, college and university campuses, and state agency facilities. However, there has never been a consistent or proportional investment in the maintenance of the state art collection, much of which has appreciated in value since it was purchased by the state. Staff are provided to increase safety checks and maintenance for the collection's 500 large outdoor sculptures; 2,400 interior murals, textiles, and atrium-scale suspended sculptures; and 2,000 smaller framed artworks, such as prints and drawings. (General Fund - State)

The Washington State Arts Commission has opportunities to accept donations for existing statewide programs and new activities. Increased local authority is needed to allow the agency to utilize an expected, increased level of private and local support. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - Local)

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 - State, General Fund - Federal)

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)

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of Attorney General's Office legal services based on a three-year average. Because legal services costs are based on usage, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. (General Fund - State)

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 - State)