IPS Budget Hearings

Last week each agency had a two-hour budget meeting with the central office leadership team. Considering the financial situation during the last three-years, the budget hearings were great indicators of the outstanding work of our staff. Belts were tightened and customers remained first priority - and we made it through!

Although we had another budget cut this year, the total for IPS was only .85% of our state appropriation. However, when we added back the proposed 1.6% salary and benefit increase, we actually came out ahead. Woo Hoo!

Agencies are clearly focused on service for their customers and I'm pleased to see that all agencies budgeted a healthy professional development fund for the coming year. Things are looking better and I appreciate the way everyone has helped manage us through this process. Congratulations!