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Division of Financial Management requests one senior analyst position, DFM leaders cite turnover and reporting need
Summary
DFM asked the committee for one ongoing financial management analyst senior position and small one-time IT replacement items, citing turnover and the need for better cross-agency fiscal reporting and visibility.
The Division of Financial Management requested an ongoing financial management analyst senior position and modest IT replacement items during the Joint Finance Preparation Committee hearing. Christopher LaHosa of Legislative Services summarized the request and DFM Administrator Laurie Wolf described recent turnover and current staffing.
LaHosa said DFM requested $124,400 in total (personnel and operating) and one additional full-time equivalent position in the budget bureau to strengthen financial reporting and oversight. The request included $118,100 in ongoing personnel costs, $500 in ongoing operating costs and $5,800 one-time to purchase equipment for onboarding. DFM also requested $21,100 for IT replacement items recommended by ITS (four network switches).
Why this matters: DFM serves as the governor’s chief budget office and provides reporting and monitoring across executive agencies. Administrator Laurie Wolf told the committee DFM experienced leadership turnover over the prior year but is now fully staffed and expects the additional analyst to improve reporting, oversight and transparency for executive branch budgets and fiscal monitoring.
Selected direct quotes
- Christopher LaHosa, Legislative Services: "DFM request $124,400 and 1 additional full time position for a new financial management analyst senior position within the budget bureau."
- Laurie Wolf, DFM Administrator: "I assure you that you will see better results out of our office because of this and continued strong partnership with LSO and this committee on making sure you have the information you need when you need it."
Committee follow-ups
Members asked about historical vacancy rates and turnover; Administrator Wolf said many of the cited vacancies dated to the prior September but the office is now fully filled. The committee did not take a vote at the hearing.
Ending
DFM said it will continue to coordinate with Legislative Services and the committee on reporting improvements and deliver requested fiscal visibility items.
