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State government pay plan vote delayed
Arthur D. Lauck/The Advocate
State Civil Service Commission members James Smith, left, and Lee Griffin confer Wednesday at the conclusion of a public hearing concerning new classified state employee rules covering pay raises. The commission postponed action on the proposal until December.
The Civil Service Commission delayed action Wednesday morning on a proposal that would end 4 percent annual pay raises for nearly 61,000 classified state government employees. Commission Chairman James Smith and other commissioners said they wanted to give state employees more of an opportunity to comment on the changes “drastically” effect their pay. The seven-member panel, which sets policy for state government workers, decided to set a Dec. 8th public hearing at night, when most employees are not working. Smith said commissioners would likely vote on the proposal on Dec. 9. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Budget, State Employees
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New civil service pay structure advanced. Public comment sought.
Travis Spradling/The Advocate
State Civil Service director Shannon Templet, left, and deputy director Jean Jones talk Wednesday about a proposed state employee pay policy that would end 4 percent annual merit pay raises. The state Civil Service Commission a short time later gave the go-ahead to publish the proposal and seek public comment.
Of the 61,069 classified state employees, 53,681 received job performance ratings during the state fiscal year that ended June 30. Below is how they fared, the merit pay raise received and what is proposed under a new Civil Service plan. No. of Annual pay raise Performance rating Employees Current Under Proposal Outstanding 7,944 4 percent 0 to 6 percent Exceeds expectations 26,949 4 0 to 4 Meets expectations 18,788 4 0 to 3 Source: Department of State Civil Service Read more…Posted in: Politics, State Employees
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Merit pay civil service plan to be debated Wednesday
State government’s employment agency chief on Tuesday recommended a plan that would end the merit pay system under which most state workers receive a 4 percent annual raise on their anniversary date. Her proposal moves toward a “performance-based” system, under which employees with outstanding job ratings could receive up to 6 percent pay raises. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Budget, State Employees
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Controversy surrounds computer upgrade
Some members of the Jindal administration criticized state Treasurer John Kennedy Tuesday for suggesting a delay in state government’s $100 million computer system upgrade. However, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s chief of staff, Timmy Teepell, said the massive project still may be delayed. Jindal’s Commissioner of Administration Angèle Davis, who supports the upgrade, said there is not a disconnect among the governor’s staff over whether to delay or proceed with the overhaul. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Legislature, State Employees
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Streamline commission hears complaints
ALEXANDRIA – State workers predicted Tuesday evening that privatizing state services to save money will put them in the unemployment line. The workers faced off with members of the Commission on Streamlining Government in a packed Alexandria City Council chamber. Most were forced to leave their protest signs outside the meeting room. Instead of holding signs, they vocalized their concerns, rising one by one to object to proposals to privatize more state services. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Budget, State Employees
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Fiscal officer gets pay raise
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Gordon Monk of the Legislative Fiscal Office
Lawmakers agreed Friday to give Legislative Fiscal Officer Gordon Monk a 4 percent pay raise.
The salary boost raises Monk’s annual pay to $153,703.
As fiscal officer, Monk is responsible for providing “factual and unbiased information” to the Legislature. During legislative sessions, the office often estimates the fiscal impact of legislation.
The legislative fiscal officer is chosen by the Legislature.
“We can say that you’re doing a good job,” state Sen. Mike Michot, R-Lafayette, told Monk during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.
Posted in: Politics, Legislature, State Employees
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Sinquefield announces retirement
Richard Alan Hannon/Advocate
John Sinquefield, left, and Baton Rouge District Attorney Doug Moreau speak with members of the press in June 2003 following an East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury's indictment of serial killer suspect Derrick Todd Lee on a count of first-degree murder in the death of Charlotte Murray Pace.
Louisiana First Assistant Attorney General John Sinquefield announced Thursday morning that he is retiring to enjoy more down time and travel.
Sinquefield, 63, is a longtime East Baton Rouge Parish assistant district attorney best known for prosecuting high-profile cases such as serial killer Derrick Todd Lee.
After flirting with running for district attorney to replace Doug Moreau, Sinquefield instead opted to help lifelong friend Buddy Caldwell – they are both Tallulah natives – setup shop as attorney general. Sinquefield said that goal has been accomplished and there are good people who can step up and fill his shoes.
Sinquefield, who has 38 years of public service, will continue to assist the AG’s office on some long-term projects and appeals.
“I’m ready to retire and see if I can enjoy life,” said Sinquefield, who will officially step down Oct. 16.
While he always saw the AG position as a relatively short-term job, Sinquefield said a life-threatening injury in May was a contributing factor.
Sinquefield said he was at his Amite River camp in May when a poor rewiring job resulted in him being electrocuted and having to dislocate his left shoulder in order to free himself.
He has undergone physical therapy since.
“I’m very lucky to be here,” he said. “It kind of opens your eyes.
“Don’t be surprised if you see me resurface in the criminal justice arena in the future,” said Sinquefield, noting that it would only be part time. “I still feel young and energetic. I don’t think this is the end of my career. I think this is just a pause in my career.”
Sinquefield earned his law degree from LSU in 1971. He has worked as head of the special prosecutions division for the Louisiana Department of Justice and as the top assistant to former district attorneys Ossie Brown in Baton Rouge and Richard Ieyoub in Calcasieu Parish.
Posted in: Politics, State Employees
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Streamlining commission gets underway
TRAVIS SPRADLING/THE ADVOCATE
Louisiana Commission on Streamlining member Roy O. Martin III, left, an Alexandria business executive, listens as the commission chairman , Sen. Jack Donahue, right, R-Mandeville speaks at State Capitol Tuesday.
Two former state employees got the opportunity to be “king for a day” Tuesday and recommend ways to cut state government expenses. Read more…Posted in: Politics, State Employees
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Civil Service approves unclassified jobs at Education
The state Civil Service Commission on Wednesday approved six new unclassified Department of Education jobs in a move the state’s school chief said is designed to help Louisiana education become “world class.” Read more…Posted in: Politics, Education, State Employees
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Civil services OKs unclassified school positions
The state Civil Service Commission this morning approved creation of six new high-paid unclassified positions for state Department of Education which state school chief says will help make Louisiana education “world class.”
It’s part of Education agency restructuring and involves hiring of three national experts at salaries up to $140,000 annually to help turn around failing schools, identify qualified teachers and principals and improve graduation rates. Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek said the needs to help to implement Jindal administration initiatives.
Posted in: Politics, State Employees
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