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 | 483.2 | 161,792 | 0 | 161,792 |
2025-27 Maintenance Level | 483.7 | 161,291 | 0 | 161,291 |
Difference from 2025-27 Original | 0.50 | (501) | 0 | (501) |
% Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.10% | (0.3%) | 0.0% | (0.3%) |
2025 Policy Other Changes |
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Close Fir Unit | (14.0) | (2,964) | 0 | (2,964) |
Reduce Redwood Unit | (9.0) | (1,858) | 0 | (1,858) |
2025 Policy Other Changes Total | (23.0) | (4,822) | 0 | (4,822) |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 7,239 | 0 | 7,239 |
Coalition of Unions | 0.0 | 204 | 0 | 204 |
Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 492 | 0 | 492 |
Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 540 | 0 | 540 |
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
SEIU 1199 General Government | 0.0 | 495 | 0 | 495 |
Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | (154) | 0 | (154) |
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | (219) | 0 | (219) |
2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 8,677 | 0 | 8,677 |
Total Policy Changes | (23.0) | 3,855 | 0 | 3,855 |
2025-27 Policy Level | 460.7 | 165,146 | 0 | 165,146 |
Difference from 2023-25 | (22.5) | 3,354 | 0 | 3,354 |
% Change from 2025-27 Original | (4.7%) | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
Policy Changes
Close Fir Unit
Funding is reduced due to closure of Fir Unit on McNeil Island. (General Fund - State)
Reduce Redwood Unit
Funding is reduced due to Redwood Unit on McNeil Island operating at lower capacity. (General Fund - 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)
Coalition of Unions
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: The Fish and Wildlife Captains and Lieutenants Association (FWLCA) receive a general wage increase of 17% effective July 1, 2025, and 2% effective July 1, 2026, and a 5% differential between sergeants and lieutenants, and between lieutenants and captains; 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; a 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, with the premium pay 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 - Cash, 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)
SEIU 1199 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; a 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, which premium pay will be in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750; a 5% assignment pay for RN2s and RN3s at DCYF, Juvenile Rehabilitation Institutions; and $100 standby rate for ARNP and ARNP leads. (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)
Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision
Funding is provided for increases in pay for state employees who are included in a nurse salary restructure and are not represented by a union or are not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination. (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)