Economic and Revenue Forecast Council
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 6.1 | 1,909 | 50 | 1,959 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 6.1 | 1,922 | 50 | 1,972 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 0.68% | 0.0% | 0.66% |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
2023 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 6.1 | 2,045 | 50 | 2,095 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 0.0 | 136 | 0 | 136 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 6.9% |
Policy Changes
State Employee Benefits
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 $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State)
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention
Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (General Fund - State)
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 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (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)
Vaccine Booster Incentive
Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; 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 Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (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 Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
GOV Central Services
A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (General Fund - State)
