Projected RevenueThe money comes from:Workers' comp funds are premiums paid by employers and workers, investment income and other revenue. Learn more. |
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Projected ExpendituresThe money goes:L&I is authorized to spend $536.7 million during the 2007-2009 Biennium to operate the workers' compensation program and provide other programs and services. |
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The final 2009-2011 state budget clearly contains many sacrifices for Washingtonians in reduced government services. Facing a $9 billion shortfall, the Legislature confronted some extremely difficult decisions in finalizing their 2009-11 budget. While the Department of Labor & Industries was not immune to General Fund cuts and cuts affecting all agencies, including the continued imposition of a salary freeze and other reductions, the Governor and Legislature also recognized the key role the department plays in improving the workers’ compensation system, improving workplace safety and protecting consumers and wage earners. The budget includes both efficiencies and additional expenditures to streamline our operations.
New biennial budget
The budget includes provisions that will help us do our jobs more efficiently during the challenging times ahead.
Specifically, the budget funds:
Implementing other legislation
L&I will be involved in implementing several other pieces of legislation, including:
General Fund Cuts
The biggest impact to the L&I budget will be reductions of about $2.7 million to the General Fund programs – Contractor Registration, Elevators, Factory Assembled Structures and Crime Victims. Since the Legislature gave us the authority to decide how to implement the reductions, we will be working with staff and our stakeholders to make these reductions with the least possible impact on service delivery.
As we implement the requirements of this budget, we will continue our commitment to fairness, transparency, and economic vitality.
More information regarding the state budget is available on Governor Gregoire’s Web site at http://www.governor.wa.gov/priorities/budget/default.asp.
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