Department of Social and Health Services - Special Commitment Program
Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
Current Budget | 483.7 | 134,794 | 0 | 134,794 |
2023-25 Maintenance Level | 482.7 | 153,023 | 0 | 153,023 |
Difference from 2023-25 Original | (1.0) | 18,229 | 0 | 18,229 |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | (0.2%) | 13.5% | 0.0% | 13.5% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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Critical Wi-Fi Connectivity | 0.0 | 485 | 0 | 485 |
Personal Protective Equipment | 0.0 | 364 | 0 | 364 |
2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 849 | 0 | 849 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 9,321 | 0 | 9,321 |
Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
Coalition of Unions | 0.0 | 361 | 0 | 361 |
Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 734 | 0 | 734 |
SEIU 1199 General Government | 0.0 | 673 | 0 | 673 |
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 11,465 | 0 | 11,465 |
Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 12,314 | 0 | 12,314 |
2023-25 Policy Level | 482.7 | 165,337 | 0 | 165,337 |
Difference from 2021-23 | (1.0) | 30,543 | 0 | 30,543 |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | (0.2%) | 22.7% | 0.0% | 22.7% |
Policy Changes
Critical Wi-Fi Connectivity
Funding is provided for infrastructure, services, and labor to expand Wi-Fi coverage at the Special Commitment Center. (General Fund - State)
Personal Protective Equipment
Funds are 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)
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)
Coalition of Unions
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; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. The agreement also includes a 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 a $500 annual lump sum payment for L&I codes 7200/7201. (General Fund - Cash, 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)
SEIU 1199 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; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. The agreement includes 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 ARNP ANCC Board certification incentive of $2,500. In addition, this agreement includes preceptor premium pay increase, increase in training dollars, additional retention incentive of $1,500, and $500 annual lump sum payment for L&I codes 7200/7201. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, 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 - 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)