Department of Transportation - Local Programs - Operating
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 44.7 | 0 | 16,168 | 16,168 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 45.7 | 0 | 15,348 | 15,348 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 1.0 | 0 | (820) | (820) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 2.2% | 0.0% | (5.1%) | (5.1%) |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| Federal Fund Exchange Program | 0.0 | 0 | 47,500 | 47,500 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 47,500 | 47,500 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 130 | 130 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 319 | 319 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 727 | 727 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 0 | 41 | 41 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 1,316 | 1,316 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 0 | 48,816 | 48,816 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 45.7 | 0 | 64,164 | 64,164 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 1.0 | 0 | 47,996 | 47,996 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 2.2% | 0.0% | 296.9% | 296.9% |
Policy Changes
Federal Fund Exchange Program
The department will use this funding to manage the pilot federal fund exchange program between the state and counties. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal)
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)
