TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Briceño, Director of Human Resources
REPORT BY: Joy Cadiz, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Waive the 180-Day Wait Period for Retired Annuitant
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution to waive the 180-day wait period as defined in Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 to hire an extra help retired annuitant. (Fiscal Impact: $78.22/hour not to exceed 960 hours; HHSA Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
In January 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) made substantial changes to the public employee pension laws in California. One change prohibits retired annuitants from returning to work for a CalPERS employer for a period of at least 180 days from the date of retirement unless the governing body adopts a resolution to waive the wait period. This exception allows the employer to hire a retired annuitant immediately based on the County's requirement for that employee's specialized skills.
Carol Haynes (Haynes) retired as Deputy Chief Fiscal Officer - HHSA, effective August 2, 2024. Haynes served as a Deputy Chief Fiscal Officer - HHSA from February 2, 2008, until her recent retirement on August 2, 2024. This position requires specialized knowledge and skills in the social services claiming and funding arena that is critical to the continued operation of the social services programs within the Health and Human Services Agency.
A recruitment is in progress to fill the Deputy Chief Fiscal Officer - HHSA position and it is anticipated that this extra help assignment will last no longer than six months.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
20010-00 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification |
Specialized knowledge in claiming and funding for social services programs are required for a limited period of time. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this item is not approved, social services programs within the Health and Human Services Agency including Child Welfare Services, Self Sufficiency Services, and Comprehensive Services for Older Adults will not be able to operate. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.