Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 22.8 | 6,442 | 4,093 | 10,535 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 25.8 | 5,875 | 3,281 | 9,156 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 3.0 | (567) | (812) | (1,379) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 13.2% | (8.8%) | (19.8%) | (13.1%) |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| Assistant State Archaeologist | 1.0 | 322 | 0 | 322 |
| Cultural Resource Surveys | 0.50 | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| CCA Support Staff | 1.0 | 0 | 300 | 300 |
| Federal Spending Authority | 0.0 | 0 | 350 | 350 |
| State Historical Architect | 1.0 | 346 | 0 | 346 |
| Main Street Program | 0.0 | 700 | 0 | 700 |
| WISAARD Maintenance | 3.0 | 487 | 0 | 487 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 6.5 | 1,855 | 1,150 | 3,005 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 176 | 73 | 249 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 222 | 89 | 311 |
2023 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| State Data Center | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 178 | 0 | 178 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 279 | 0 | 279 |
| Total Policy Changes | 6.5 | 2,356 | 1,239 | 3,595 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 32.3 | 8,231 | 4,520 | 12,751 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 9.5 | 1,789 | 427 | 2,216 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 41.7% | 27.8% | 10.4% | 21.0% |
Policy Changes
Assistant State Archaeologist
Funding is provided to hire one assistant state archaeologist to conduct federally mandated project and site reviews. This position will also serve communities through engagement and policy development and safeguard historic artifacts in the agency's collection. (General Fund - State)
Cultural Resource Surveys
The department will provide consulting services and conduct cultural resource surveys on state-owned lands that may be leased for clean energy projects. The cultural surveys will be planned and conducted in consultation with state agency land managers. (Climate Commitment Account - State)
CCA Support Staff
Funding is provided to hire one Climate Commitment Act (CCA) support staff member to provide training for clean energy project developers. The position will help facilitate efficient processing of permits for clean energy projects. (Climate Commitment Account - State)
Federal Spending Authority
Federal expenditure authority is authorized to match projected increases in federal grant opportunities. (General Fund - Federal)
State Historical Architect
The agency will hire one state historical architect to conduct mandatory reviews and provide preservation expertise on housing projects and rehabilitation works. (General Fund - State)
Main Street Program
Funding is provided to continue expanded operation levels for the Washington Mainstreet Program. In the 2021-23 biennium, the Legislature approved a one-time expansion of the program which continues to receive new applications. This funding will ensure the agency can continue to offer the same level of services to the current 69 program participants, as well as manage the new applications. (General Fund - State)
WISAARD Maintenance
The state's web-based geographic information system (GIS) is an invaluable tool used by several agencies that centralizes one of the largest databases of statewide information. Maintenance and operating costs are partially funded through the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation. Funding is provided for the remaining maintenance and operating costs for the WISAARD application to avoid the instability of other federal and local sources. (General Fund - State)
State Employee Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal)
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention
Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - State)
Vaccine Booster Incentive
Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, General Fund - Federal)
State Data Center
Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (General Fund - State)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (General Fund - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption has been updated from a three-year average to a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (General Fund - State)
CTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department's enterprise applications. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
GOV Central Services
A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (General Fund - State)
