Board of Examiners allocates $29M for salary adjustments and continuity of service

The Nevada State Board of Examiners convened on June 10, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the allocation and disbursement of funds for salary adjustments across various state departments.

The meeting commenced with a motion for approval, which was unanimously supported by the board members. The first significant item discussed was the request for the allocation of funds for salary adjustments. The board opted to consider the requests collectively for efficiency.

Under this agenda item, the board reviewed 23 requests stemming from the 2023 legislature's Assembly Bill 522. This bill authorized appropriations from the general fund and the Highway Fund to address salary deficiencies within state departments, commissions, and agencies. The board, guided by recommendations from the director of the governor's finance office, is empowered to allocate necessary funds to meet these salary requirements.

The requests included items labeled a through r, which sought a total of $29,346,883 for salary increases. Additionally, items s through u requested $4,126,515 specifically for sworn positions. Furthermore, items b through w aimed to secure $120,562 to support a plan encouraging continuity of service within the state workforce.

The total amount for the salary adjustments was revised from $146,471 to $143,801, reflecting updates in the financial allocations discussed.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to addressing salary deficiencies and ensuring adequate compensation for state personnel. The next steps will involve the formal approval of these allocations to facilitate timely salary adjustments across the affected departments.