Department of Labor and Industries
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 3,296.5 | 49,762 | 1,014,120 | 1,063,882 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 3,296.5 | 49,753 | 1,025,866 | 1,075,619 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | (9) | 11,746 | 11,737 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | (0.0%) | 1.2% | 1.1% |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Apprenticeship Premiums | 0.0 | 0 | 992 | 992 |
| Incarcerated Pre-Apprentice Support | 0.0 | 240 | 0 | 240 |
| Apprenticeship Utilization | (2.3) | 0 | (557) | (557) |
| Workers Comp System Modernization | (2.8) | 0 | 4,084 | 4,084 |
| Crime Victims Compensation Benefits | 0.0 | 5,731 | (313) | 5,418 |
| Conveyance Management System | 0.0 | 0 | 445 | 445 |
| Everett Field Office Move | 0.0 | 0 | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Electrical Apprenticeship Funding | 0.0 | 6,000 | 0 | 6,000 |
| Electrical Inspection Workload | 5.4 | 0 | 1,906 | 1,906 |
| Incarceration to Apprentice Study | 0.50 | 470 | 0 | 470 |
| Lab Building Insurance | 0.0 | 0 | 246 | 246 |
| Lease Adjustment - Non-renewal | 0.0 | 0 | (99) | (99) |
| PTSD Presumptive Claims Study | 0.0 | 0 | 400 | 400 |
| Registered Nurses PTSD Adjustment | 0.30 | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Surgical Smoke Evacuation System | 0.0 | 0 | 300 | 300 |
| Wage Complaints Adjustment | (0.3) | 0 | (55) | (55) |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.80 | 12,441 | 8,632 | 21,073 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 3 | 228 | 231 |
| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 1 | 110 | 111 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 4 | 338 | 342 |
2024 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 1 | 395 | 396 |
| Administrative Hearings | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 3 | 367 | 370 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 4,193 | 4,193 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 38 | 38 |
| 2024 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 4 | 5,022 | 5,026 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.80 | 12,449 | 13,992 | 26,441 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 3,297.3 | 62,202 | 1,039,858 | 1,102,060 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.80 | 12,440 | 25,738 | 38,178 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.02% | 25.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
Policy Changes
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - 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 is a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (Electrical License Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State, other funds)
Administrative Hearings
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of hearings performed by the Office of Administrative Hearings. (Electrical License Account - State, Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
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. (Electrical License Account - State, Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for Capitol campus costs; real estate, risk management, and small agency services; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; enterprise applications, and other items. (Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State)
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. (Electrical License Account - State, Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
Apprenticeship Premiums
Funding is provided for the additional cost of industrial insurance premiums for apprentices while they are participating in unpaid, supervised classroom instruction. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
Incarcerated Pre-Apprentice Support
One-time funding is provided for a grant to a statewide non-profit organization for new work boots, support services, case management and navigation services to state recognized pre-apprenticeship participants in correctional facilities. This includes support as they transition to state-registered apprenticeship programs. (Workforce Education Investment Acc - State)
Apprenticeship Utilization
Funding and staffing are adjusted to match the amount needed to implement Chapter 342, Laws of 2023 (ESHB 1050), which expands apprenticeship utilization requirements. (Public Works Administration Acct - State)
Workers Comp System Modernization
Funding and staffing are adjusted to align with the continued foundational work associated with developing the procurement strategy of replacing the workers' compensation computer system. (Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State)
Crime Victims Compensation Benefits
Funding is adjusted for the Crime Victims Compensation Program as a result of higher costs per claim, a higher caseload, and updated federal funding projections. (General Fund - State, Crime Victims' Compensation Account - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - Federal)
Conveyance Management System
Funding is provided to complete the Conveyance Management System IT project, including contracted services and software. Ongoing funding is also provided starting in fiscal year 2025 to cover the maintenance and operating costs for the system. (Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State, Construction Regis Inspect Acct - State)
Everett Field Office Move
Funding is provided for one-time relocation costs related to cancellation of the Everett field office lease. (Electrical License Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State, other funds)
Electrical Apprenticeship Funding
Additional one-time funding is provided to partially fund the supplemental instruction costs for programs providing apprenticeship education and job training for general journey electricians. (Workforce Education Investment Acc - State)
Electrical Inspection Workload
Funding and staff are provided to address the increased workload of the electrical inspections program while also increasing the ability to maintain the 48-hour inspection timeline required in statute. (Electrical License Account - State)
Incarceration to Apprentice Study
Funding is provided to evaluate, strengthen, and expand the state recognized pre-apprenticeship options in construction in Washington correctional facilities and the transitional supports toward enrollment in state-registered apprenticeship programs. (General Fund - State)
Lab Building Insurance
This item covers the cost of building insurance for the department's new laboratory and training center. (Medical Aid Account - State, Accident Account - State)
Lease Adjustment - Non-renewal
Funding is adjusted for the non-renewal of the lease for the Everett field office relocation and downsizing effort. (Construction Regis Inspect Acct - State, Public Works Administration Acct - State, Electrical License Account - State, other funds)
PTSD Presumptive Claims Study
Funds are provided for a study on other states' Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) workers' compensation policies and practices in order to ensure the department is using industry best practices when serving Washington workers. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
Registered Nurses PTSD Adjustment
Funding and staffing are adjusted to match the amount needed to implement Chapter 370, Laws of 2023 (2SSB 5454), which addresses industrial insurance coverage for post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) affecting registered nurses. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
Surgical Smoke Evacuation System
Funding is transferred into the Surgical Smoke Evacuation Account to accommodate reimbursement requirements outlined in Chapter 129, Laws of 2022 (SHB 1779). (Surgical Smoke Evacuation Account - Non-Appropriated)
Wage Complaints Adjustment
Funding and staffing are adjusted to match the amount needed to implement Chapter 243, Laws of 2023 (SHB 1217), which addresses wage complaints. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - 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. (Electrical License Account - State, Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
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. (Accident Account - State, Electrical License Account - State, Medical Aid Account - State, other funds)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (Accident Account - State, Medical Aid Account - 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. (Accident Account - State, Construction Regis Inspect Acct - State, Medical Aid Account - State)
