SB45 Summary

• Appropriates $713,882 for the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Secretary's Office, including $561,668 for regular salaries of 5 employees and $152,214 for personal services matching.

• Appropriates $2,997,379 for Shared Services Administration with 23 employees, including $1,522,248 in regular salaries, $475,131 in personal services matching, and $1,000,000 combined for operating expenses, conferences, travel, and professional fees.

• Appropriates $5,627,994 for Statewide Shared Services Personnel Management and State Procurement Operations covering 133 employees, including $3,908,760 in regular salaries, $1,255,122 in personal services matching, and $452,100 in operating and professional expenses.

• Appropriates $3,032,816 for Employee Benefits Division Operations, $100,000 for commission stipends and mileage, $4,907,046 for miscellaneous cash operations, and $1,407,332 for marketing and redistribution activities.

• Amends Arkansas Code § 21-5-211 to authorize the Governor to grant up to 2% annual salary increases if sufficient general revenues are available and the Chief Fiscal Officer and Department Secretary approve; effective July 1, 2022.