HB 2693
Relating to the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the management of state appropriations for vacant positions. It establishes a special fund, designated the ‘Division of Personnel Vacant Position Fund,’ to hold unspent personal service appropriations for vacant roles. The bill outlines procedures for transferring these funds to spending units when positions are filled, and also allows for temporary transfers during state of emergency situations. An annual report detailing vacant positions and related appropriations is also required.
Key provisions
- Creates a special fund for personal service appropriations for vacant positions.
- Requires agencies to transfer unused appropriations for vacant positions to the special fund.
- Allows for transfers of appropriations during a state of emergency to address immediate needs.
- Specifies how funds from the special fund can be disbursed (e.g., to fill vacancies, overtime pay, or temporary contractors).
- Mandates an annual report to the Joint Committee on Finance and Joint Committee on Government detailing vacant positions and related appropriations.
- Establishes a process for returning unused funds to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.
- Defines the director’s responsibilities regarding record-keeping and administration of the fund.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Department of Personnel
- State Budget Office
- Legislature
- State Employees
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