Commission on African-American Affairs
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 3.0 | 1,339 | 0 | 1,339 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 3.0 | 1,122 | 0 | 1,122 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 0.0 | (217) | 0 | (217) |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.0% | (16.2%) | 0.0% | (16.2%) |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | (1) | 0 | (1) |
| Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | (2) | 0 | (2) |
| 2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
2025 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Audit Services | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WTS Central Services | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 2025-27 Policy Level | 3.0 | 1,157 | 0 | 1,157 |
| Difference from 2023-25 | 0.0 | (182) | 0 | (182) |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.0% | (13.6%) | 0.0% | (13.6%) |
Policy Changes
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or are not under a bargaining agreement that is subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2025, and a general wage increase of 2%, effective July 1, 2026. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - State)
Updated PEBB Rate
This item adjusts the employer funding rate for public employee insurance benefits to reflect policy-level decision packages. It increases the rate by $8 per month in the first fiscal year and decreases the rate by $34 per month in the second fiscal year, compared to the maintenance-level update, for a total rate of $1,315 in the first year and $1,355 in the second year. (General Fund - State)
Pension Benefit Amortization
An adjustment is made to the base pension rates, as set out in a proposed bill addressing the calculation of the base rate for the 2025–27 biennium, as well as amortization of Plan 1 benefit increases. (General Fund - State)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (General Fund - State)
WTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Washington Technology Solutions for the Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise and small agency IT services, enterprise architecture and data management, Microsoft 365 licenses, and other items. (General Fund - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for Capitol Campus costs; real estate, risk management, and small agency services; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; enterprise applications, and other items. (General Fund - State)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services. See Chapter 11 of the 2025–27 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
