Human Resources requests 5% budget increase for FY27, cites pay and benefit costs
Human Resources Commissioner Beth Bastigy told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the department is seeking a 5% budget increase for fiscal 2027, saying roughly 80% of the request reflects higher salary and benefit expenses and that key projects are funded with one‑time appropriations.
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Human Resources Commissioner Beth Bastigy told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 that the Department of Human Resources is proposing a 5% increase in its budget request for fiscal year 2027, driven largely by rising salary and benefit costs.
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