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Board discusses COLA, vacancy-savings assumptions and health-insurance rates
Summary
Supervisors discussed a proposed 3%–3.25% cost-of-living adjustment, vacancy-savings assumptions (8% used in modeling), $1.1 million in vacancy savings included, and upcoming broker discussions on blending health-insurance rates with schools.
Board members discussed proposed pay adjustments and the assumptions behind personnel-related savings in the FY2027 model. The School Board's proposal for a 3.25% COLA was noted; Supervisor Gutshall said that proposal included steps that add roughly another 1% to pay. Director of Finance Amy Dili explained that market-rate studies and department-level adjustments mean a single uniform percentage is not always appropriate.
County Administrator Evan Vass told the Board staff used an 8% vacancy-rate assumption in the budget model and that $1.1 million in vacancy savings had been included in calculations. He told Vice Chairman Dennis Morris that if key public safety departments reached 100% staffing for an extended period, a budget amendment would be required. Mr. Vass and staff said they expect health-insurance rates to moderate and that a broker meeting will discuss blending rates with the school division.
