advised when they submitted the budget last year, those adjustments were not in place
at the time so this is a mid-year adjustment to make that happen. As far as vacancies,
there is only one in the Comptroller's Office. The issue is they are trying to attract
people to do finance at $17 an hour starting pay. The compensation study showed
there were some imbalances sometimes over 10%. They have tried to make
adjustments to be competitive and are still struggling with that.
Ms. Spencer explained they submitted their budget on April 29, 2022. At the time of
submission, they indicated in the transmittal letter that they were undergoing a salary
study and there could be adjustments. They advised at that time if there were any
adjustments, it would be done at mid-year. They adopted some recommendations
made by the consultant. The study was finalized in July 2022, and some adjustments
were made in August. Any adjustments that were done were absorbed at that time
based on the budget. The new salaries when the budget was adopted on October 1,
2022, were based on those new salaries that were recommended. The adjustments
ranged from 3% to 10%. Ms. Spencer reviewed the analysis that was submitted to
Resource Management showing the budget as adopted and as approved (received and
filed).
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve
additional funding of $93,739 to increase the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
transfer from the General Fund for the Clerk’s salary study.
Under discussion, there were additional questions asked and answered. Vice
Chairman Herr stated she is asking to see for all Constitutional Officers the increases
year over year, including the BARs that are happening in the middle of the year, in the
budget presentation this year. Further discussion ensued.
Mr. Gray advised they will be showing what the approved versus the adopted budgets
have been year over year at the budget work session. Commissioner Dallari reminded
he wanted to make sure staff has looked at the information and concurs with it as well.
Mr. Gray responded they have not looked at what was handed out this morning, but
they can and then provide a recommendation. Ms. Spencer stated what they provided
to staff was the analysis from the study that showed the adopted budget and then the
approved budget, and they also provided a memo justification. It substantiates that
what they are requesting is in line with what the consultants have recommended.
Commissioner Constantine requested clarification that the motion is for 93,739, not the
100. Commissioner Zembower responded the motion was to approve Item 17 as
written. Further discussion ensued.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
18.
Expenditure Approval Lists dated April 11 and 18, 2023; Payroll Approval
List dated April 13, 2023; and BCC Official Minutes dated March 28,
2023. (Jenny Spencer, CPA, CGFO, and CFE, Director, Comptroller’s
Office)
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve
Expenditure Approval Lists dated April 11 and 18, 2023; Payroll Approval List dated
April 13, 2023; and BCC Official Minutes dated March 28, 2023.
