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Recreation and Conservation Funding Board

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 21.2 7,774 9,721 17,495
2021-23 Maintenance Level 21.2 7,781 10,023 17,804
Difference from 2021-23 Original 0.0 7 302 309
% Change from 2021-23 Original 0.0% 0.09% 3.1% 1.8%

2022 Policy Other Changes

Flowering Rush Eradication 0.0 0 559 559
Implement Salmon Strategy 0.50 139 0 139
Invasive Species Council Correction 0.0 0 4 4
Lake Union Boating Safety 0.0 300 0 300
Expand Salmon Recovery Region 0.0 200 0 200
Salmon Recovery Long-term Funding 0.0 250 0 250
2022 Policy Other Changes Total 0.50 889 563 1,452

2022 Policy Comp Changes

WFSE General Government 0.0 0 139 139
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 0 1 1
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 16 49 65
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 0 4 4
2022 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 16 193 209

2022 Policy Central Services Changes

Archives/Records Management 0.0 0 1 1
Legal Services 0.0 2 3 5
CTS Central Services 0.0 5 8 13
DES Central Services 0.0 6 8 14
OFM Central Services 0.0 31 47 78
Self-Insurance Liability Premium 0.0 1 1 2
2022 Policy Central Services Changes Total 0.0 45 68 113
Total Policy Changes 0.50 950 824 1,774
2022 Policy Level 21.7 8,731 10,847 19,578
Difference from 2021-23 Original 0.50 957 1,126 2,083
% Change from 2021-23 Original 2.4% 12.3% 11.6% 11.9%

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, Recreation Resources Account - State)

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, NOVA Program Account - State, Recreation Resources Account - State, other funds)

Flowering Rush Eradication

Flowering rush is an invasive plant that significantly damages aquatic ecosystems. It clogs irrigation pipes and dams, harbors predators of salmon, destroys habitat, and limits recreation. The agency will contract with partner organizations to conduct removal efforts in six counties and three Tribal nations in the Columbia River Basin and Whatcom County. (Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State, General Fund - Federal)

Implement Salmon Strategy

The Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office is provided funding to guide implementation of the governor’s statewide salmon strategy update. The office will coordinate implementation of a biennial salmon recovery work plan, track progress, and convene state agencies on a regular basis to prioritize salmon recovery actions. (General Fund - State)

Invasive Species Council Correction

This item is a technical correction to provide full funding to support administration of the Washington Invasive Species Council as required in Senate Bill 5063 (Chapter 177, Laws of 2021). (Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State)

Lake Union Boating Safety

Funding is provided for a boater education program on Lake Union in Seattle to address boater and airplane conflicts during the peak recreation season. (General Fund - State)

Expand Salmon Recovery Region

The Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office will provide support to the Spokane Tribe of Indians to form a regional lead entity for the Spokane River for the purposes of reintroducing salmon above the Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams. (General Fund - State)

Salmon Recovery Long-term Funding

The Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office will conduct a feasibility study and provide recommendations on potential long-term, dedicated funding sources to support full implementation of federally-approved regional salmon recovery plans and actions. (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. (Recreation Resources Account - 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. (Recreation Resources Account - State, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, 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 - Federal, General Fund - State, Recreation Resources Account - State)

Archives/Records Management

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (Recreation Resources Account - State)

Legal Services

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, Recreation Resources Account - 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. (Recreation Resources Account - State, General Fund - State)

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. (Recreation Resources Account - State, General Fund - State)

Self-Insurance Liability Premium

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's share of the actuarially projected costs of the self-insurance liability premium. (General Fund - State, Recreation Resources Account - State)