ID S1143

Appropriates $29,366,700 to the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014) from General Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue Fund, Veterans Home Endowment Income Fund, and Federal Grant Fund.

Authorizes the Division of Veterans Services a maximum of 316.70 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year 2014 period, unless specifically authorized by the Governor.

Requires the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to be notified promptly of any increased positions authorized by the Governor.

Encourages agency directors and the Division of Financial Management to use salary savings from turnover, attrition, innovation, or reorganization to provide merit increases for deserving employees and target employees below policy compensation levels.

Directs agencies to use one-time funding for one-time payments and ongoing funding for permanent pay increases.