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DHR outlines vacancy, hiring and investigation trends as Appropriations members press for detail
Summary
Department of Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastigi told the House Appropriations Committee that vacancy and turnover rates vary across agencies, DHR processed roughly 257,286 paychecks last year, and the department handled over 200 misconduct investigations in the prior year after expanding mandatory reporting duties for supervisors. Committee members pressed for vacancy, retirement and caseload metrics.
The House Appropriations Committee on Jan. 30 questioned the Department of Human Resources about workforce pressures, hiring timelines and workplace investigations.
Beth Fastigi, commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, said the department processed 257,286 paychecks last year and manages benefits and payroll in‑house. She told members that the state's medical plan has been a significant cost driver, with an average annual premium increase of about 11.4% over five years and a 9% increase for 2026.
On hiring and vacancy metrics,…
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