The recurring and one-time spending plans discussed in the previous section include the costs summarized below. Joseph comes from a background of political organizing, having previously worked in Chattanooga and Memphis. According to a December 21, 2022 communication from DOHR, employees with performance [&hellip, Updated 12/13/2022 The State of Tennessees Departments of Human Resources and Finance and Administration, on Thursday, December 8, 2022, announced a new salary structure for executive branch employees. They enjoy running and traveling. $91 million recurring to increase payment rates for a variety of service providers including behavioral health, dental, family and support, and community-based services. Leslie Hafner has served in senior leadership roles for multiple Tennessee governors and top lawmakers during an extensive career in and around state and local government. All rights reserved. A native of Louisville, KY, she came to Nashville in 1987 and earned her bachelors degree and law degree from Vanderbilt University. Summary: Survey invitations were went to 79 cities with 48 responses regarding merit raises and cost of living increases for city employees in Fiscal Year 2022. food stamp) benefits, and public health activities. 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. TSEA will continue to analyze the figures and meet with your department leadership to learn additional details about the funding headed your way. Malone is a former broadcast journalist. Mandy maintains strong ties to her local community through volunteer activities and her creative endeavors. The trick is that handling those raises will require a few methods. The state makes long-term projections of what paying these obligations will cost and how much of that cost dedicated revenues will cover. The remaining $12 million non-recurring will support a dental services pilot program meant to increase the supply of dentists. Another $88 million from earnings on the states lottery fund would cover an increase in the maximum base HOPE Scholarship. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. At 16%, balances from prior fiscal years play a much larger role than usual in funding the recommended budget (Figure 7). 9 million TSEA is an Association founded by state employees over 40 years ago to protect, advocate for, and represent the rights of Tennessees state employees. Malone plays an active role in the Memphis community. in government and a Master of Business Administration from Bryan College. Prior to joining TennCare, Roberts was a corporate attorney with the Nashville law firm Sherrard, Roe, Voigt and Harbison, and, before entering law school, he was a CPA with Ernst & Young. The law also phased in its tax increases over three years and did not include automatic inflation adjustments. RCG is an advisory firm that partners with health plans, providers, and government/health plan vendors to assist them in identifying and operationalizing market opportunities, driving enterprise value, and advancing strategic priorities. Listed below are several reasons why that can happen, which policymakers may want to keep in mind as they consider changing the states education funding formula. That amount includes $219 million to increase capacity at Tennessees Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs). 0000002725 00000 n State law sets a target for that fund at 8% of General Fund revenues, and the FY 2023 recommended balance represents 8.1%. This includes $90 million recurring for the funding formula that finances Tennessees public universities and community colleges. Every two years Grace Graves serves as the Communications & Engagement Manager at the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. 0 Lees policy initiatives affect the FY 2023 recommended budget in a significant way. startxref She is passionate about reducing political polarization by making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. $40 million non-recurring for a third round of GIVE Community Grants. Gov. Tennessee is expected to receive billions in additional federal dollars for water, broadband, transportation, public transit, and other infrastructure. +$375 million to maintain and expand access to health and social services. WebInsurance Benefits and Wellness. The Tennessee General Assembly has passed the FY2021/2022 state budget, including funding for state employee performance raises, bonuses, benefit increases, and various salary adjustments. Copyright 2022 TSEA. Malone ran for Mayor of Shelby County and is the first woman to win a major party nomination for that position. Details on actual percentage amounts for raises will become available in the coming weeks. These dollars will bring in an additional $6 million in federal funds. . In many states, lawmakers view raising pay as critical to holding on to employees wooed by private companies. Malone served as a member of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board and the Memphis and Shelby County Port Authority Board. He said one of the toughest issues in the beginning was employees who felt theyd been downgraded. In the academic year ending in 2020, TCATs awarded about 5,100 diplomas and 3,800 certificates statewide. $71 Million BEP Funding -Fully funds state share of BEP for K-12 education, $200 Million Broadband Expansion -Combined with private investment, ensures every Tennessean has access to high speed broadband, $120 Million Increase State Funding of Teacher Salaries -Includes 2% increase in addition to 2% increase passed during Special Session, $50 Million Rainy-Day Fund Deposit -Includes highest reserves in history to prepare for uncertainty ($1.5B in RDF and $500M in TennCare reserve), $150 Million COVID Relief & Support -Provides testing, vaccine supports, hospital andschool assistance, PPE and more, $931 Million Capital Maintenance & Improvements -Preserves current assets and creates jobs, $2 Million Health Care Safety Net -Provides additional access to care for the uninsured, $7 Million Postpartum Care for TennCare Population -Extends coverage to 12 months, $21 Million Rural Opportunity Site Grants -Invests in attracting top business to rural Tennessee, $200 Million Local Infrastructure Grants -Supports reinvestment and improving assets, $30 Million State Parks -Eliminates deferred maintenance and improves accessibility, $8 Million Tourism Initiatives -Improves marketing to reattract visitors, Fully funds state share of BEP for K-12 education, Combined with private investment, ensures every Tennessean has access to high speed broadband, Includes 2% increase in addition to 2% increase passed during Special Session, Includes highest reserves in history to prepare for uncertainty ($1.5B in RDF and $500M in TennCare reserve), Provides testing, vaccine supports, hospital andschool assistance, PPE and more, Preserves current assets and creates jobs, Provides additional access to care for the uninsured, Invests in attracting top business to rural Tennessee, Supports reinvestment and improving assets, Eliminates deferred maintenance and improves accessibility. February 15, 2022. . $179 million ($0.5 million recurring, $179 million non-recurring) for the Tennessee Highway Patrols Tennessee Advanced Communications Network. %PDF-1.4 % 0000015174 00000 n Judge Calloway was sworn into office as Juvenile Court Judge on August 28, 2014. Lee plans to use about $1.4 billion of new recurring revenue for one-time purposes due to continued fear that recent gains may not last (Figure 2). Roberts is a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was a member of the Vanderbilt Law Review, and of the University of Mississippi, where he graduated with degrees in Accountancy and Economics and was inducted into the Universitys Hall of Fame. April 29, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. | Updated April 29, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. The FY 2023 recommended budget includes unprecedented new spending levels fueled by multiple years of significantly better-than-expected state revenue collections. Data and documentation retrieved from. At $2.6 billion, the two reserves would cover about 47 days of state-funded General Fund operations at the governors recommended FY 2023 levels. When the HOPE Scholarship first launched, it covered between about 70-80% of average public postsecondary tuition and fees. On July 1, 2021, additional salary percentage increases will take effect at incremental rates: Valued 2%, Advanced 4%, Outstanding 4.5% The P4P program 1642. P4P was only a percentage of total funding for state employee salary adjustments. The TSEA Board has unanimously approved our Legislative agenda for 2023, and we are moving ahead focused on those priorities. Ms. Pershings numerous honors include the Tennessee Public Health Associations 2016 Partners and Leadership Award, the 2017 FBI Community Directors Leadership Award for the Knoxville Field Office, the 2018 Knox Biz Healthcare Heroes Award for her work in addiction and recovery, and recognition from the Tennessee Department of Health for work in prescription drug abuse prevention. <<71EA23C06F1507429D1D577B2D74A737>]/Prev 428332/XRefStm 1147>> Prior to serving as the TennCare CEO, Roberts served as the agencys COO and General Counsel. In this role, she turns complex data and research into clear, actionable information on Tennessee public policy. 20974 0 obj <> endobj Bill Lee includes raises and additional benefits in proposed budget, Deadline for submitting Constitution & Bylaws Proposals. $4.3 billion for infrastructure, capital, technology and equipment investments across state government (excluding those related to career and technical education), including $2.8 billion for the states capital outlay program, a $623 million transfer to the Highway Fund, and $200 million to replace public schools located in flood zones. Questions regarding Pay for Performance may be directed to your agencys Human Resources office or submitted to DOHR using the contact information below: Pay for Performance (P4P) inquiries: [emailprotected]. The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Performance (P4P) and Expanded Pay Benefits rewards to eligible state employees The 2.5% increases from the annual raise process will be processed in early 2022 upon receipt of additional guidance for eligible employees and are retroactive to July 1, 2021. Their work is respected for being both rigorous and accessible, and is used by governors, executive branch leadership, legislators, media, community leaders, and citizens to better understand and craft solutions to the states most complex challenges. He was formerly Executive Director and Head of School at Hands Up! It is important to note that Pay for Performance funding is not the only funding state employees will receive this year. Phone Directory. It also provides strategic health care and regulatory insight to private equity and venture capital firms. Gov. (24). The largest recurring spending Some of our better-than-expected collections come from higher sales of durable goods (e.g., sporting goods, appliances, furniture), which may not translate to sustained, long-term revenue growth. Just under 42% of the total is going towards health and social service activities like additional federal support for TennCare, rental assistance, supplemental SNAP (i.e. $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. In this capacity he is responsible for Belmonts legal affairs as well as its government and community relations, risk management, regulatory compliance, and campus security functions. (2) Another $2.8 billion comes from: the FY 2021 end-of-year surplus, certain program spending reductions, money that was unallocated in the FY 2022 budget, and other revenues and balances. Sarah Clark Henderson is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Sycamore Institute. The funding mix is 50% state dollars, 38% federal funding, and 12% from tuition and other sources. [i] Calculated by adding Department of Revenue and Other State Revenue allocations to the General Fund, Education Fund, and Debt Service Fund minus the Gas Tax allocation to the Debt Service Fund (from page A-65 of the Budget). Joseph joined the Sycamore Institute in 2023 after serving as the Campaign Manager for the SEIU Local 205 and Regional Organizing Manager for The Equity Alliance, where he managed political and community outreach projects. He is a graduate of Nashvilles Young Leaders Council, a member of the American Enterprise Institutes Leadership Network, and serves on the boards of Cumberland Region Tomorrow and the United Ways of Tennessee. These activities will draw down about $2.1 billion additional federal dollars. $200 million non-recurring to relocate 14 public schools across the state that are currently in flood plains. Sarah joined Sycamore in 2022 after three years with Vanderbilts Department of Health Policy, where she managed a research hub using statewide health and education data to evaluate child outcomes over time. Technology and equipment investments make up another $454 million, including a $47 million recurring increase and $407 million non-recurring. [Online] February 2008. Established in 1974 as a non-profit association, TSEA is one of the largest independent state employee organizations in the country, and one of the most successful at improving the salaries, rights and benefits of state employees. Kyle Spurgeon is president/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Jackson, TN. An East Tennessee native, she cares about crafting sound, evidence-based public policy that addresses the distinct issues facing the Volunteer State. The Budget recommends -$117 million in recurring General Fund reductions. 0000003228 00000 n WebKingston Springs dfinch@kingstonsprings-tn.gov Yes 1 Yes 3 La Vergne progers@lavergnetn.gov No Yes 6 Lakeland mwalker@lakelandtn.org Yes 2 Yes 3 Lebanon stuart.lawson@lebanontn.org Yes 1.5 Yes 3 We capped the merit raises this year at 1.5%. For public universities, however, the average value of the HOPE Scholarship continued to fall (Figure 18). $700 million in deposits for the states rainy day fund and state employee retirement liabilities. (3). A total of $94 million ($55 million state, $39 million federal) will support the Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence initiative spread across three agencies. $10 million non-recurring for SPARC (Supporting Post-Secondary Access in Rural Counties) grants meant to help rural communities purchase CTE equipment. That amount excludes investments for similar purposes to expand career and technical education (discussed below). Lee recommends a $650 million one-time deposit to the trust funds that help pay for state employee retirement benefits. 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. He was recently named the 2019 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year. +3.0% gain ($360 million) in general sales tax collections, +1.3% gain ($11 million) in selective sales and gross receipts taxes collections, +2.5% gain ($97 million) in franchise and excise tax collections from businesses, +1.1% gain ($18 million) in gas, fuel, and motor vehicle taxes and fees collections. The complete recommended budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 Deidre and her husband, Dr. Patrick Malone, have two sons, Patrick II and Brian. All rights reserved. As noted above, many of these proposed expenses would occur over multiple years. The budget now awaits Governor Lees signature and will take effect on July 1, 2021. Once the proposed appropriations become actual expenditures in future years, the apparent spike shown in Figure 9 will likely smooth out. Leslie also served in the administration of Governor Don Sundquist. To date, revenues have significantly exceeded their cautious estimates leading to large surpluses and mid-year budget increases (Figure 1). Lee also proposes $19 million ($8 million recurring, $11 million non-recurring) for the second year of his initiative to clear the current 11,000-person TCAT waitlist. 0000015988 00000 n The Highway Fund is primarily financed by gas and fuel taxes which are excise taxes that do not grow with inflation. Bill Lee this week presented his 4thState of the State address. New Hire Reporting. The proposed one-time General Fund deposit to TCRS will not draw in other revenues that typically help fund employer retirement contributions. 0000003528 00000 n Governor Lee has proposed a fiscally conservative Fiscal Year 2022 budget that focuses on economic stimulus, smarter investments, and preparing for the future. In her previous role, Grace worked for Q Ideas, curating speakers and content for events that reached thousands of faith leaders across the country. 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. -$25 million from the BEP associated with an adjustment in pension rates. State taxes come mostly from sales tax (47%) and taxes on businesses (15%). In addition, she supported research faculty on topics that ranged from prescription drug policy to Medicaid policy in Tennessee. Established in 1974 as a non-profit association, TSEA is one of the largest independent state employee organizations in the country, and one of the most successful at improving the salaries, rights and benefits of state employees. The state constitution mandates that the governor and Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court receive the same salary. The two prior grant rounds totaled $50 million. 22NASHVILLE Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to the state's $52.8 billion budget, the largest document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Sycamore Institute Is an Independent, Nonpartisan Public Policy Research Center for Tennessee. 5.9 percent The 2022 COLA of 5.9 percent increased the average retirement benefit by $92 a month. Lee plans to use about $1.4 billion of new recurring revenue for one-time purposes due to continued fear that recent tax gains may not last. 0000004366 00000 n In addition to $200 million non-recurring for new facility and equipment upgrades, Gov. Terry Carroll, government affairs director for the Tennessee State Employees Association, said the old system allowed employees to reach the highest level quickly but with little oversight. Joseph Page is the Special Projects Manager for the Sycamore Institute. 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. These include: The Budget reserves $10 million recurring and $20 million in non-recurring funds for initiatives and amendments of the legislature. The FY 2023 recommended budget totals $52.5 billion from all revenue sources, an increase of 2.5% (or $1.3 billion) above estimates for the current fiscal year. Tennessee is already among the best states in the nation for funding its pension liabilities. Prior to founding RCG, Roberts served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Medicaid agency (TennCare) as a member of Tennessee Governor Bill Lees Cabinet. 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