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Department of Civil Service briefs Appropriations on recruitment, retention and retirement changes raising hiring challenges

2983318 · April 14, 2025
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Summary

The Department of State Civil Service appeared before the House Appropriations Committee on April 14 to discuss recruitment and retention. Director Byron Decatur described market pressures, pension and retirement changes and pay schedule design as factors limiting state hiring competitiveness.

The House Committee on Appropriations heard an overview from the Department of State Civil Service on April 14 about recruitment and retention challenges across state government. Director Byron Decatur and deputy staff discussed how retirement law changes, pay schedules and private‑sector competition affect agencies’ ability to fill positions.

Why it matters: recruitment and retention shape agency capacity to deliver services; the committee raised…

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