Appropriations for the Salary Increase Allocation for Certain State Positions
Agency Requirements for the Salary Increase
For July and August 2023, all affected agencies must determine the amount of salary increase appropriation necessary to fund their total increase in salaries. SB 30, Section 9.01(e) and GAA, Article IX, Section 17.16(d) require agencies to ensure salary increase amounts and benefit costs paid from multiple appropriated funds are proportional to the agency’s method of finance. SB 30, Section 9.01(g) and GAA, Article IX, Section 17.16(h) prohibit agencies from increasing fees or taxes to offset appropriations made for the purpose of the salary increase.