Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

The Legislature Could Consider Several Options for Modifying State Employee Compensation

Report 10-31, March 2010




Report Summary

  • In Fiscal Year 2008-09, Florida's total compensation costs for its nearly 122,000 non-university employees totaled $6.5 billion. About three-quarters (76%) was for wages, while 24% was for benefits. Insurance is the most costly employee benefit, followed by retirement and leave.
  • Many states are considering actions to reduce employee compensation costs as a means of addressing budget shortfalls. The Legislature could consider several options for reducing compensation costs for Florida's state employees. These options have advantages and disadvantages, as well as varying fiscal impacts.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
state personnel, benefits, health insurance, retirement, furlough, wage reduction, Special Risk Class, health insurance premiums, health maintenance organization, leave, annual leave, sick leave, state holidays, special compensatory leave, long-term leave liability, paid time off