Performance awards
Compiled text through Jul 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Jul 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Employees whose basic annual salary equals or exceeds the job rate of the salary grade on March 31st, who are still at or above the job rate of their salary grade as of October 1st, and who have 100 days of service between April 1st and September 30th, or its equivalent for part-time employees, are eligible to be considered for payment of a nonrecurring lump sum performance award payable in December of that year.
(b)In accordance with negotiated agreements, one-half percent of the total base payroll on March 31st of the preceding fiscal year for the three units combined shall be allocated and utilized for performance awards during each fiscal year and shall be distributed proportionately among the three units by agency, and, as appropriate, shall be further distributed proportionately to facilities, regions, etc. In the event ratings of eligible employees are such that less than the agreed upon one half of one percent is paid in awards to Outstanding employees, the State and CSEA will meet to determine how the uncommitted funds will be expended. Each performance award for 1979 shall be $300. For 1980 and 1981, the amount of the award will be increased by the percentage general salary increase then in effect in accordance with the applicable negotiated agreements and implementing legislation. Award-eligible employees who receive a final rating of Outstanding will receive an award. Such payment shall be in addition to, and not part of, the employee's basic annual salary; provided, however, that any amount payable pursuant to this section shall be included as compensation for retirement purposes.
(c)Part-time employees who are eligible for a performance award will be paid on a prorated basis depending on the part-time percentage on October 1st.