Department of Social and Health Services - Administration and Supporting Services
Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
Current Budget | 612.1 | 86,797 | 53,582 | 140,379 |
2023-25 Maintenance Level | 610.6 | 91,797 | 55,220 | 147,017 |
Difference from 2023-25 Original | (1.5) | 5,000 | 1,638 | 6,638 |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | (0.2%) | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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IT Realignment Resources | 2.0 | 609 | 171 | 780 |
Zero Emission Staffing | 3.0 | 0 | 815 | 815 |
Language Access Providers Agreement | 0.0 | 27 | 14 | 41 |
Office of Justice and Civil Rights | 2.0 | 616 | 174 | 790 |
Personal Protective Equipment | 0.0 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
Facility One-time Costs | 0.0 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 7.0 | 1,277 | 1,181 | 2,458 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 133 | 33 | 166 |
WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 2,469 | 568 | 3,037 |
Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 76 | 18 | 94 |
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 325 | 81 | 406 |
Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 3,887 | 969 | 4,856 |
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 95 | 23 | 118 |
Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 294 | 74 | 368 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 7,279 | 1,766 | 9,045 |
Total Policy Changes | 7.0 | 8,556 | 2,947 | 11,503 |
2023-25 Policy Level | 617.6 | 100,353 | 58,167 | 158,520 |
Difference from 2021-23 | 5.5 | 13,556 | 4,585 | 18,141 |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.90% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 12.9% |
Policy Changes
IT Realignment Resources
The department will use this funding to support the centralization of information technology (IT) resources and the management of priority IT projects. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
Zero Emission Staffing
Funding is provided for three FTE staff to support implementation of Executive Order 21-04 (Zero Emission Vehicles). Staff will coordinate with the State Efficiency and Environmental Performance office to collaborate on implementing a strategy for electric vehicles. (Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State, General Fund - Federal Dedicated, General Fund - Temporary Assist for Needy Families)
Language Access Providers Agreement
Funding is adjusted for interpreter services based upon the language access providers collective bargaining agreement for the 2023-25 biennium. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
Office of Justice and Civil Rights
The department will establish an Office of Justice and Civil Rights to ensure a unified focus on upholding justice and civil rights for clients and staff. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
Personal Protective Equipment
Funding is provided to cover the increased costs incurred for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - State, other funds)
Facility One-time Costs
Funds are provided for one-time relocation and project costs to support the Department of Social and Health Services' leased facilities strategic plan. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
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, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
WFSE General Government
Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000; supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and an increase of $250 to the annual lump sum payment for Labor and Industries risk classes 7200/7201. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Rep Employee Health Benefits
This provides health insurance funding 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 $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
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 - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
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, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid 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 - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
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 - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)