Department of Transportation - Information Technology
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 264.1 | 0 | 111,252 | 111,252 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 234.1 | 0 | 124,878 | 124,878 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | (30.0) | 0 | 13,626 | 13,626 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | (11.4%) | 0.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| M365 from Central Service Model | 0.0 | 0 | 4,062 | 4,062 |
| EV Infrastructure Plan | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 4,063 | 4,063 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 2,315 | 2,315 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 65 | 65 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 77 | 77 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 1,215 | 1,215 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 53 | 53 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 0 | 66 | 66 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 3,835 | 3,835 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 0 | 7,898 | 7,898 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 234.1 | 0 | 132,776 | 132,776 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | (30.0) | 0 | 21,524 | 21,524 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | (11.4%) | 0.0% | 19.3% | 19.3% |
Policy Changes
M365 from Central Service Model
Funding provided in the central service model for Microsoft 365 licenses not administered by Consolidated Technology Services has been removed from CTS central services (Step 92J) and added to the agency budget. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
EV Infrastructure Plan
The department will use this funding to pay for a plan to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure equipment. (Transportation Equipment Account - Non-Appropriated, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
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. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, 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. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, 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. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
PTE Local 17 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. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)
