The Appropriations Committee has released its proposed budget for 2015/16 (FY16) and 2016/17 (FY17).  The proposal appears to indicate that there are no 'across the board' layoffs for State employees, no early retirement plans, and no furloughs.

Most agency budgets remove or limit inflation and all vacant positions will be eliminated.  The licensing of accountants will remain at the Board of Accountancy in the Secretary of State's Office and not move to the Dept. of Consumer Protection as the governor proposed.

The State's contribution to the State Employee Retirement System is fully funded.

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Congratulations to all newly elected officials and thank you to all members for your participation in the elections.

Election Results

The Comptroller's office has announced that the GSA mileage Reimbursement Rate will increase from the current 56 cents to 57.5 cents per mile.  This rate increase is effective for travel on or after 1/29/15.  See the memo here.