House Bill 2693 aims to enhance the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions within West Virginia's government. The bill introduces a new article, designated as Article 1F, which includes findings that emphasize the need for integrity and transparency in managing appropriations. It establishes a special fund, the "Division of Personnel Vacant Position Fund," to hold appropriations for vacant positions and outlines procedures for transferring these funds. Specifically, it mandates that personal service appropriations for vacant positions be transferred to this special account and stipulates that funds can only be used for specific purposes, such as filling the position or compensating employees for overtime.

Additionally, the bill provides provisions for transferring appropriations during a state of emergency and requires an annual report detailing the status of vacant positions and appropriations. This report must include information such as the number of vacancies, unused appropriations, and the duration of each vacancy. The bill also amends existing law to require the director of personnel to report on these matters to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Joint Committee on Government, ensuring that the management of appropriations is closely monitored and aligned with legislative intent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29-6-7, 5-1F-1, 5-1F-2, 5-1F-3, 29-6-23a