The FY 22/23 budget was adopted with a staffing of 844 FTE. This is a 43 FTE, or 5% increase in staffing levels as compared to the FY 21/22 adopted budget. This growth represents and alignment of staffing levels in key areas to support the delivery of core services and allow for increased focus on board priorities.
The County continues to be 20% below staffing of the early 2000’s, and we continue to have authorized staffing levels per 1,000 population (8.3 in FY 22-23) that is well below the majority of similar counties (average of 12.2 per 1000)
It is important to note that the County budgets for the full cost of authorized positions, even when some of those positions may be held vacant as part of the County’s vacancy review process, which looks to ensure the delivery of excellent services while looking at alternatives to hiring staff.