executive branch response to ways & means june 12, 2007
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Executive Branch Response to Ways & Means
June 12, 2007
Review CommitteeTreasurer Debra Buckner Chief Deputy Debbye Wolter
Sheriff Doc Holladay Chief Deputy Mike Lowrey
Clerk Pat O’Brien Admin. Manager Justin Mitchell
Assessor Janet Ward Chief Deputy Tom Ackerman
Comptroller Mike Hutchens Director of Road/Bridge Barbara Richard
HR Director Temperlene Smith Compensation Manager Mary Ann Deramus
Election Director Susan Inman
1. Step Increases – A to D
A. “Fairness” of Step Increases
•Step Program Began in the 1980’s •“Fairness” Unquestioned for 20+ Years•Abuse Not Evident – Still Have A-B-C’s•All Steps Require Justification/OK by HR
Failure to Upgrade Plan Creates
“Unfairness”!
Step Increases – A to D
B. “Timing” of Step Increases •Qualifications Evaluated When Hired•“Timing” Varies by Position & Qualifications•5% Required APERS Has HUGE Impact•Step Increases not “Raises” Per Coulter
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
A
B
C
D
Pay Plan
UpgradesPrevent
Problems!Unreasonable Forced Ceiling
2. Unfilled Positions
WHY are they unfilled?
Outsourcing ExpensesExcessive Overtim
eRecognize TRUE
County Cost
Higher Outsource Expenses• Example: ROAD / BRIDGE – PAINT / BODY• Unfilled Position – Job Posts at $19,000• No Excited Applicants• Job Must be Done!• Outsource for Functions Cost $64,000
Make a SmarterInvestment!
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
• Example: SHERIFF – MAINTENANCE • Unfilled Position HVAC – Job Posts at $29,035• No Excited Applicants• Job Must be Done!• Outsource for Functions Cost $43,000
Make a Smarter Investment!
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
Higher Outsource Expenses
• Example: JAIL - MEDICAL• LPN: $33,489 - RN: $43,603• No Excited Applicants – 11 Unfilled today• Job Must be Done!• Outsource for Functions Cost Much More!
Make a Smarter Investment!
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
Higher Outsource Expenses
• Example: DEPUTY• Pulaski County – Job Posts at $26,884• 5 Enforcement / 17 Detention Deputies Vacant• Local Jobs Post at $33,421• Training Cost: Detention Deputy $13,000 Each• Training Cost: Enforcement Deputy $20,000 Each
Make a Smarter Investment!
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
Competitive Wages for Law Enforcement
Required Overtime Expense • Example: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT • Salary Vary Per Position• Losing Trained Deputies• 24 Hours X 7 Days X 52 Weeks – NON-STOP! • Overtime ______??? (Varies by Position)• Exhausted Deputies
Make a Smarter Investment!
Upgrade the Coulter Pay Plan
Smarter “Bang for our Bucks”
• Example: Election Commission Technology• Director Replaced Expensive Outsource With 2
Staff Positions • Saved Thousands of Dollars a Year• Saved Even More on Presidential Election Years • Competition for Qualified Technicians is Tough• Competitive Salaries Save Money
Over Outsourcing / Overtime
Duplicate this Smart Investment!
3. Healthcare Concerns
• Rising Healthcare Cost
• Self Insured Plan
• Wellness Initiatives
• Healthy Workforce
• Reduce County Cost
• Reduce Absences
• Improve Morale
4. Permanent Salary Sweep
FACTS
2007 Personal Services Budget $ 39,629,560
4 Month YTD GF Swept Amount $ 475,849
Last QC Approved Salary Increase Fall 2004
1155 Employees Paid Last Payroll
“The facts, nothing but the facts.” Jack Webb
8 Committee Proposals
• Upgrade Coulter Pay Plan Per HR Recommendations
Proposal #1:
• Permanent Salary Sweep
Proposal #2:
Proposal #3: One Time Cash Distribution
Average Monthly Sweep $ 118,962
Target Monthly Sweep $ 100,000
Targeted December 2007 Distribution $ 1,200,000
3% Cash Distribution $ 1,200,000 ($40 million x 3%)
Remaining Funds for QC $ 225,000(e)
• 2008 Budget at “D” Level
Proposal #4:
.Proposal #5:
• Convert Unused Sick Leave to Vacation• Threshold: 6 Weeks Sick Leave • Conversion Ratio 3:1
New Sick Leave Conversion Plan
Proposal #6:
• Create Wellness Center in Bale Building
Proposal #7:
• Increase Rx Co-Pay from $ 5 / $15 / $35 to$10 / $20 / $40
Proposal #7: Prescription Plan
GOAL: Save approximately $170,000 per year by
adopting the 2006 Rebsaman Rx Plan
HOW?Increase Rx Cost Co-Pay
Significant County Savings
IMPACT: Still Very Affordable
More Comparable to Most Plans
Proposal #8:Increase Doctor Visit Co-Pay
• Increase Doctor Visit Co-Pay from $20.00 to $25.00
• Saves County $$$$ Annually
Committee Proposals
1. Upgrade Coulter Pay Plan2. Permanent Salary Sweep3. One Time Cash Distribution – Dec. 20074. 2008 Budget at “D” Level 5. New Sick Leave Conversion Plan6. Create Wellness Center in Bale Building7. Increase Rx Co-Pay8. Increase Dr Co-Pay
Pulaski County Executive Committee June 12, 2007
P e r c e p t i o n . . .
O P P O R T U N I T Y
Pulaski County PRIDE!
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