Testimony and Statements before the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee on February 4, 2020 and February 9, 2021. 0000003528 00000 n In addition, the budget also includes funding for the following: Again, specific details about the amounts employees will receive will become clearer in the coming weeks. Webb. Bill Lee includes raises and additional benefits in proposed budget, 2023 Pay for Performance Bonuses Announced, DOHR Announces July 1 Raises for State Employees, 2022 Key Legislative Highlights Terry Carroll, Winter Pay Adjustments and Bonuses 2021-2022, TSEA concerned about funding for 2022 Pay for Performance rewards, Deadline for submitting Constitution & Bylaws Proposals. $38 million recurring to support the Tennessee Early Intervention System, including an additional year of eligibility for covered services. endstream endobj 20975 0 obj <. 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WebReviewed Date: 09/02/2021. The state constitution mandates that the governor and Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court receive the same salary. +$1.0 billion for K-12 education, including a $750 million placeholder for education finance reform, +$125 million for teacher pay, and +$70 million to fund Basic Education Program (BEP) formula growth. He was formerly Executive Director and Head of School at Hands Up! $37 million to expand access to dental services including $26 million recurring for TennCare to expand dental coverage to every adult enrollee, which will draw down an additional $50 million in federal dollars. (1). Now retired, Ed has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as chairman, Duke University Divinity School, and Porter-Leath. Search for state employees and learn their annual salary with this After adjusting for inflation, teachers average pay during the 2020-2021 school year was still about 8.9% lower than about a decade earlier (Figure 17). -$20 million from TennCare to reflect lower enrollment in one of its programs and duplication of certain behavioral health services covered by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. He became interested in policy and research after serving as an intern in former Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berkes office. Malone is a founding member of the Tennessee Public Relations Alliance with MP & F Strategic Communications in Nashville, Moxley Carmichael Public Relations in Knoxville, Q Strategies in Chattanooga, and Hispanic Marketing in Nashville. Yesterday the Tennessee General Assembly passed the FY2021/2022 state budget, including funding for state employee performance raises, bonuses, benefit increases, and various salary adjustments. 1642. (1) Recurring General Fund revenues which make up about 86% of all Department of Revenue state tax collections are expected to grow by 2.25% in FY 2023 (Figure 1). Another $10 million recurring and $20 million in non-recurring funds are reserved for the Administration Amendment expected later in the legislative session. Five months into the current fiscal year, the state has already collected about $1.5 billion more in General Fund revenues than lawmakers budgeted. Statutory Data Report: February 2008. She uses her unique combination of humor, passion, and judicial wisdom to change the way we look at justice in the United States. These funds primarily consist of a $2.3 billion surplus from FY 2021 and $2.3 billion in unbudgeted FY 2022 revenue collections, as discussed earlier. (32)(33). Having staffed campaigns in various positions since age 11, Leslie is native to the world of election analysis, political insight, booth-manning, and issue advocacy. We can all be proud of what we accomplished together. The Budget expects total state tax collections to grow by 2.5% (or $487 million) in FY2023. As a founding member of its leadership team, Mandy helped establish Sycamores accessible, objective, and evidence-based approach to explaining complex issues. TSEA will continue to analyze the figures and meet with your department leadership to learn additional details about the funding headed your way. She is a member of the Memphis Regional Chamber, Black Business Association, Mid-South Minority Business Continuum, Public Relations Society of America and PRSA Counselors Academy. She has overseen the production of hundreds of publications with clear and actionable information on the state budget, health, education, criminal justice, and beyond. . WebInsurance Benefits and Wellness. She is a 1999 graduate of Leadership Memphis and in 2001 served as Leadership Memphis Alumni Association President and a member of Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She serves as Vice President of the Best Media Properties, Inc. A total of $130 million ($12 million state, $118 million federal) will fund TennCare. TSEA is pleased to see the pay for performance raises moved up to July instead of waiting until January, TSEA Interim Executive Director LaTanya McAdoo said. The budget also reflects an increase of $2.1 billion in federal dollars for this purpose. Tennessee had funded about 25% of its $1.1 billion in long-term OPEB liabilities, according to July 2021 projections. (30). 4 min read Apr. Brian Straessle is the Executive Director of the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. Kerry Hayes is the founder and principal of Coeo, a public affairs and communications consultancy hefoundedin 2021 after serving as Chief of Staff to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. in government and a Master of Business Administration from Bryan College. Yet a survey of U.S. companies found employers now are budgeting an overall average salary increase of 3.4% in 2022, which is less than half the current The recommendation includes $67 million in new recurring state spending and $124 million in additional federal dollars to expand home and community-based services. A Certified Prevention Specialist II and a 2014 graduate of the UT Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies as well as her Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Tennessee. During that time, growth in Tennessee teachers average pay began to catch up with inflation but lost ground in 2020-2021. Karen Pershing serves as the Executive Director of the Metro Drug Coalition in Knoxville, Tennessee. The recurring and one-time spending plans discussed in the previous section include the costs summarized below. hA f:IR(6`.0\sa.0\s\sa.0\sa.0g.0\sa.0\s\sa.0\sa.0g.0\sa.0\s\sa.0\sa.0gn\sa.0\sa.9sC0\sa.0\sa.0\sa.0\sa.sa.0\sa.00\sa.0\sa.sa.0\sa.WR~.0\sa.0\r ?q# Jason has earned academic degrees from Baylor University (B.A., with honors), Vanderbilt University (J.D.) The trick is that handling those raises will require a few methods. Tennessee is already among the best states in the nation for funding its pension liabilities. These numbers do not reflect the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which increases federal infrastructure funding by over $500 billion between FYs 2022-2026. 0000001868 00000 n Gov. Another $250 million transfer to TCRS has already been approved for the current year. The Pay for Performance (P4P) program incentivizes and rewards state employees for achieving individual performance goals and agency objectives. Tennessee is expected to receive billions in additional federal dollars for water, broadband, transportation, public transit, and other infrastructure. Budget Overview: Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Yet a survey of U.S. companies found employers now are budgeting an overall average salary increase of 3.4% in 2022, which is less than half the current (29) According to Pew, Tennessee is one of only five states that meet all best practice criteria for projecting, planning, funding, and managing its pension liabilities. (26) However, one-time General Fund transfers do not trigger these other funding sources. Additional performance management resources and tools can be found online at TeamTN.gov. Search salary of state employees. Gabe Roberts is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Roberts Consulting Group (RCG). $179 million ($0.5 million recurring, $179 million non-recurring) for the Tennessee Highway Patrols Tennessee Advanced Communications Network. Details on actual percentage amounts for raises will become available in the coming weeks. $10 million non-recurring for SPARC (Supporting Post-Secondary Access in Rural Counties) grants meant to help rural communities purchase CTE equipment. She is a proud board member of the nonpartisan public policy research center The Sycamore Institute, Tennessee Lobbyist Association, Lawyers Association of Womens Marion Griffith chapter, Nashville Cable (womens leadership organization) and a former chapter director of the New Leaders Council. Mar. The two prior grant rounds totaled $50 million. 0000002725 00000 n She also held the position of Director of Public Relations for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. In 2006, Kyle was awarded the Community Service Award by the Jackson/Madison County Sports of Hall. Tennessees Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Malone ran for Mayor of Shelby County and is the first woman to win a major party nomination for that position. Great news, TSEA members! TSEA has worked diligently over the last several years to help create an environment where our dedicated, hard-working state employees are regularly recognized and rewarded. Mandy has over 15 years of experience supporting federal and state policymakers including as a Presidential Management Fellow and advisor to senior leaders at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. 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The Budget includes $384 million to secure and expand access to health and social services, including a $375 million recurring increase and $9 million in non-recurring spending. Jason B. Rogers serves as Vice President for Administration and University Counsel at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Reserve balances provide a cushion during a recession, which typically increases demand for state programs and services but decreases the revenues that fund them. An East Tennessee native, she cares about crafting sound, evidence-based public policy that addresses the distinct issues facing the Volunteer State. . Still, we anticipate 4-percent raises for state employees (2-percent retroactive to Jan 2021 and 2-percent in Jan 2022). Recipients of the traditional HOPE Scholarship can receive up to $3,500 as freshmen/sophomores and $4,500 as juniors/seniors for 4-year universities or $3,000 at 2-year schools. As a result, funding retirement benefits in this way may ultimately require more General Fund revenue than if the state increased its employer contribution. According to a communication from DOHR, employees eligible for The TSEA Board has unanimously approved our Legislative agenda for 2023, and we are moving ahead focused on those priorities. 20974 24 The median salary earned by U.S. governors was $129,962. That amount includes $219 million to increase capacity at Tennessees Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs). TSEA is an Association founded by state employees over 40 years ago to protect, advocate for, and represent the rights of Tennessees state employees. She is a regular contributor and a consultant at the Center for Nonprofit Management on Advocacy and a national trainer for Vote Run Lead. Commerce and Insurance TLETA Commissioned Officers Salary 0000015988 00000 n Lee recommends $1.6 billion for improvements and major maintenance for state buildings, $904 million for higher education facilities, and $250 million earmarked for Tennessee State University. This budget recommends unprecedented state appropriation levels even after adjusting for inflation and projected economic and population growth (Figure 9). The direction and degree of expected change varies by revenue type (Figure 19): The FY 2023 Budget reflects the historically high levels of federal funding the state has received in recent years from multiple rounds of coronavirus relief and other federal aid. 0000049082 00000 n Data and documentation retrieved from. In this role, she leads OMNIA Partners nationwide efforts in lobbying, government, and regulatory affairs. 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