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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