ID H0602

Appropriates $6,399,800 to the Department of Finance for fiscal year 2013, consisting of $4,823,300 for personnel costs, $1,555,100 for operating expenditures, and $21,400 for capital outlay.

Authorizes the Department of Finance no more than 62 full-time equivalent positions during July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, with the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to be notified of any increases authorized by the Governor.

Provides a 2 percent pay increase for all classified and nonclassified permanent performing employees rated as "achieves" or better on performance plans.

Directs agencies to use excess personnel cost appropriations or salary savings from turnover for merit increase components to reward permanent and temporary state employees.

Supports funding increases in health insurance benefit costs and directs the Department of Administration to maintain current benefit packages while potentially requiring employee cost sharing for increased insurance expenses.