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I wanted to provide a quick update regarding plans to meet the mandated 1.82% personal services cuts in the FY 2009-2010 budget, which the Governor signed today. I want to say upfront that not every decision has been settled on, but the basic outline is this: At this time plans will require most state employees in executive agencies (regardless of funding source) to take four furlough days. The feedback received from many of you was that furlough days are preferable to pay reductions, and they are more likely to be a temporary impact. In the coming days we will announce how the furlough policy will be applied.

These furlough days will not make up the entire savings identified in the Long Bill. Executive Directors will need to manage the balance of the budget reduction through vacancy savings or additional furlough days as determined by the Executive Director. It is possible that additional reductions beyond the 1.82% will be necessary after the next revenue forecast(s) come in. If revenue falls further, additional cuts could be needed.

Over the coming days and weeks, Executive Directors and I will provide you with additional updates. I regret that I cannot lay out every detail, and that the news is not more positive. The economic challenges faced by state government are every bit as difficult for our fellow public sector employees, and even more difficult for many in the private sector.

We will continue to keep you informed as plans are finalized.

Thank you for your continuing hard work and commitment during these difficult times.

Jim Carpenter
Chief of Staff
Governor Bill Ritter, Jr.

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