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Human Resources requests 5% budget increase for FY27, cites pay and benefit costs
Summary
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.
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.
Bastigy said “we're proposing, 5% budget increase for the fiscal year '27, and 80% of that is due to the increased salary and benefits cost,” and asked the committee to refer to the department's budget book for details. The department reported it is primarily supported by internal service funds, with portions coming from…
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