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.
There has been some attention given to the Republican's Budget Proposal released on Friday 4/24/15. While the Republican proposal did target State employees, it should be noted that the Republican proposal does not appear to have support from either chamber of the General Assembly nor the Governor's Office.
Appropriations Committee Budget Proposal (Full)
4/28/15