Court of Appeals
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 142.9 | 52,392 | 0 | 52,392 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 142.9 | 52,768 | 0 | 52,768 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 376 | 0 | 376 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 0.72% | 0.0% | 0.72% |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Division I Courtroom Remodel | 0.0 | 2,770 | 0 | 2,770 |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 2,770 | 0 | 2,770 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Support Salary Increases | 0.0 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
2024 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 181 | 0 | 181 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 3,166 | 0 | 3,166 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 142.9 | 55,934 | 0 | 55,934 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 3,542 | 0 | 3,542 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 6.8% |
Policy Changes
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
Division I Courtroom Remodel
This item funds the remodel of the Division I courtroom in Seattle to improve security, accessibility, and technology. This will provide a safer, more secure courtroom for visitors and staff by adding a dedicated security entrance and upgrading security equipment. The remodel also will utilize universal design to meet the accessibility needs of all persons. The updated technology will improve remote hearings, TVW streaming capabilities and overall experiences for all court users. (General Fund - State)
Support Salary Increases
Funds are provided for salary increases for commissioners and clark/administrators. These increases will bring these positions within 84 percent of the salary levels set by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. (General Fund - State)
State Employee Benefits
Funding is provided to increase the retiree health insurance subsidy, adjusting the cap from $183 to $193 per month and raising the base subsidy percentage from 50 percent to 60 percent. The insurance funding rates are set at $1,145 per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,158 per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State)
Pension Rate Month of Death Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation that ensures the continuation of benefit payments through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies. (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 and small agency IT services, enterprise architecture and data management, Microsoft 365 licenses, and other items. (General Fund - State)
GOV Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for the Office of Equity. (General Fund - State)
