Columbus, OH– The Governor’s Office today announced that the administration will not approve salary increases for Schedule E-2 and Schedule E-3 state employees in cabinet agencies and all entities under the governor’s direct authority and control.
“I greatly value the work of Ohio’s public servants, but we are facing tough financial times,” Strickland said. “This is another step toward finding ways to become more efficient while still providing top-quality services to the people of Ohio.”
The salary freeze will extend even to cost of living adjustments and merit raises. Schedule E-2 and Schedule E-3 employees include, but are not limited to, senior staff, assistant directors, deputy directors, institutional superintendents, policy staff and administrative staff.
Approximately 967 Schedule E-2 employees and 2,440 Schedule E-3 employees will not receive a pay increase under the memorandum.
The complete memorandum is attached:
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL CABINET AND APPOINTING AUTHORITIES
FROM: AARON PICKRELL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DATE: JUNE 8, 2007
RE: SCHEDULE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR SCHEDULE E-2 AND E-3 EMPLOYEES (AKA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF)
Consistent with this administration’s efforts to continually promote fiscal responsibility, this office will not approve any salary increases, which include cost of living adjustments and merit raises, for Schedule E-2 and Schedule E-3 employees in Cabinet agencies and all entities under the Governor’s direct authority and control.
These employees include, but are not limited to:
* Senior staff
* Assistant Directors
* Deputy Directors
* Institutional Superintendents
* Administrative staff
* Policy staff
This memo is effective until further notice is given.