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Segal audit finds lengthy reclassification delays and recommends market study, new compensation philosophy
Summary
Consultants told the Montgomery County Council Audit Committee that reclassification reviews routinely take many months, class specifications are largely outdated and the county should adopt a formal compensation philosophy, pair its QES job‑evaluation tool with market data and accelerate follow‑up reporting on MSPB recommendations.
Consultants from the Segal Group told the Montgomery County Council Audit Committee that Montgomery County's classification and compensation systems largely work but show notable weaknesses that risk pay inequities, long delays for employees seeking reclassification and operational strain.
The Segal team summarized a multi‑part audit that combined employee survey results, reviews of study files, a pay equity analysis and a market assessment. "We found that the overall, the county was market competitive, paying at 101% of the market," Andrew of Segal said, reporting that the firm examined a sample of 77 classifications and reviewed compensation actions from 2019 to 2024.
Why it matters: the county's classification structure affects tens of thousands of employees, promotion pathways and compensation budgeting. Segal told the committee that long delays in reclassification reviews create morale and potential liability concerns when employees are effectively working…
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