Department of Social and Health Services - Administration and Supporting Services
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 622.0 | 113,870 | 64,593 | 178,463 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 614.0 | 127,831 | 67,487 | 195,318 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | (8.0) | 13,961 | 2,894 | 16,855 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | (1.3%) | 12.3% | 4.5% | 9.4% |
2025 Policy Other Changes |
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| Language Access Providers Agreement | 0.0 | 866 | 508 | 1,374 |
| Expand the Implementation of SILAS | 5.5 | 5,170 | 1,458 | 6,628 |
| Savings- Administrative | (9.0) | (1,600) | (686) | (2,286) |
| Zero Emission Fleet Staff | 1.5 | 0 | 360 | 360 |
| 2025 Policy Other Changes Total | (2.0) | 4,436 | 1,640 | 6,076 |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 1,728 | 0 | 1,728 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 4,041 | 0 | 4,041 |
| Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | (189) | 0 | (189) |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | (342) | 0 | (342) |
| 2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 5,477 | 0 | 5,477 |
| Total Policy Changes | (2.0) | 9,913 | 1,640 | 11,553 |
| 2025-27 Policy Level | 612.0 | 137,744 | 69,127 | 206,871 |
| Difference from 2023-25 | (10.0) | 23,874 | 4,534 | 28,408 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | (1.6%) | 21.0% | 7.0% | 15.9% |
Policy Changes
Language Access Providers Agreement
Funding to meet the state's oblgations under the collective bargaining agreement. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
Expand the Implementation of SILAS
Funding to continue the SILAS project through fiscal year 2026. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Savings- Administrative
Funding and FTE staff are reduced to reflect position vacancy administrative savings. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Zero Emission Fleet Staff
Funding is provided for Zero Emission Fleet Staff. (Climate Commitment Account - State)
WFSE General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The agreement also includes: an additional $1 per hour supplemental shift premium for eligible employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are performed on location on evenings and weekends; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a 24/7 facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, at-risk youth, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location, which will be in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; and an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750. (General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - 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 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 - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Non-Rep Premium Pay
Funding is provided for increases in premium pay for state employees who are not represented by a union or not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union or not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination, for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
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 - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, Traumatic Brain Injury Account - State, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
An adjustment is made for pension contribution rates, including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
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 - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, Traumatic Brain Injury Account - State, other funds)
