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Osawatomie State Hospital cites vacancies and contract nurses as main budget drivers
Summary
Agency testimony to the Human Services Subcommittee said unfilled positions at Osawatomie State Hospital have been reallocated to pay contract nurses; FY26 revised estimate is $72.4M (incl. $58.8M SGF) and the agency requested additional contract nursing funding for FY27.
Osawatomie State Hospital officials told a Human Services Subcommittee meeting that widespread vacancies are shifting pay toward contract nurses and driving significant budget requests for the coming fiscal year. "For fiscal year 2026, the agency's revised estimate is 72,400,000.0," the agency presenter said, and noted the major changes were contract staffing and therapist requests for FY27.
The presentation said Osawatomie has 116 beds in active use and one…
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