WSR 17-15-098
PROPOSED RULES
OFFICE OF
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
[Filed July 18, 2017, 10:29 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) or 34.05.330(1).
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-28-295 Who may provide performance recognition pay to employees?, 357-28-300 Is there a limit to the amount an employee can receive for performance recognition pay?, 357-58-135 Who can provide lump sum performance recognition payment to employees?, and 357-58-140 Is there a limit to the amount an employee can receive for performance recognition pay?
Hearing Location(s): Office of Financial Management (OFM), Capitol Court Building, 1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 120, Conference Room 110, Olympia, WA 98501, on August 23, 2017, at 8:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 23, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Kristie Wilson, OFM, P.O. Box 47500, email Kristie.wilson@ofm.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-4694, by August 16, 2017. For OFM tracking purposes, please note on submitted comments "FORMAL COMMENT."
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact OFM by August 16, 2017, TTY 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: We are proposing to repeal the above-cited rules, as the director does not plan to approve requests for performance recognition pay due to the state's current economic situation.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: In June 2016, state human resources revised the performance management confirmation and amended the corresponding WAC to discontinue performance recognition pay based on current research.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 41.06 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 41.06.150.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: OFM, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Kristie Wilson, 128 10th Avenue S.W., (360) 407-4139.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Rules related only to internal government operations. No impact to businesses or industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Rules are related to internal government operations and are not subject to violation by a nongovernmental party. See RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(ii) for exemption.
July 18, 2017
Roselyn Marcus
Assistant Director
Legal and Legislative Affairs
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
WAC 357-28-295
Who may provide performance recognition pay to employees?
WAC 357-28-300
Is there a limit to the amount an employee can receive for performance recognition pay?
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
WAC 357-58-135
Who can provide lump sum performance recognition payment to employees?
WAC 357-58-140
Is there a limit to the amount an employee can receive for performance recognition pay?