Good Budget News - At Last

When the Governor released his budget proposal this week, it was good news for IPS!

Although we received a very small cut in our state appropriation, it was offset by a 2.65% operating increase, funding for a 2.5% salary pool, and funding for expected benefit increases. In total, the three IPS line items received just over $475,000 in new funding!

President Joe DiPietro, CFO Butch Peccolo and VP Hank Dye were great advocates on behalf of all the "non-formula funded" units. I appreciate their efforts.

And, they are willing to advocate on our behalf because of the outstanding results of the work our staff accomplishes all across the state. Thanks for all you do!