MS HB1647

Appropriates $12,436,014 from the State Treasury for the Public Employees' Retirement System for administrative expenses and building maintenance/operation for fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011).

Allocates funds across major expenditure categories: $8,281,956 for salaries and wages; $3,659,000 for contractual services; $325,000 for commodities; and $94,058 for capital outlay (equipment, vehicles, and wireless devices).

Authorizes 158 permanent full-time and 1 permanent part-time positions; restricts salary increases except for teacher increments, career ladder advancement, and specific professional certifications.

Appropriates an additional $8,000,000 for a replacement computer system and establishes a Building Repair and Maintenance Fund with authority to escalate up to $200,000 annually from rental income.

Requires the Executive Director to maintain accounting records comparable to fiscal year 2010 standards and limits transfers between budget categories to 25% without increasing the "Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits" category.