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Board staff report large reserve, steady licensing growth and continued delays launching Breeze system
Summary
Executive Officer Steve Sodergren told the board the agency projects a $25.1 million reserve at fiscal year end, growing registrant counts, shorter exam processing times for some credentials, and ongoing validation work delaying the launch of a new online registration (Breeze). Enforcement and case closure statistics were also reported.
At the Aug. 22 meeting the board’s executive officer, Steve Sodergren, reported the board’s fiscal, staffing and operational status and fielded questions from board members and stakeholders.
Key fiscal and staffing points Sodergren said the board began fiscal year 2024–25 with an authorized budget of $14,061,000 and a reserve balance of $16,240,000. The board projects ending reserves of about $25,100,000 — roughly a 19.1‑month reserve — based on projected year‑end revenues of $23.6 million and estimated expenditures of $13.9 million.
He noted staff is preparing to begin the statutory and administrative process for a fee‑reduction review but had no fee action on the agenda.
On personnel, Sodergren listed recent hires and promotional moves across licensing, enforcement and administrative units and said the board currently…
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