From an SAO email sent today, effective 10/1/24:
The State Attorney remains committed to doing the most good for all our employees. However, with the many Legislative increases, the current ASA compensation structure no longer works for this office.
In order to maintain our competitive salary structure for the foreseeable future and to remain equitable to all our employees, we made the following changes to the salary structure.
• All floors have been eliminated and raises are a fixed amount.
• The three year Commitment and (commitment letters) have been eliminated, as they were not beneficial to the needs of the office
• Years of Service (YOS) increase will now begin at the 5 year mark. This in effect will benefit all those who remain at the office for 5 years, not just those who previously signed commitment letters. (Those who have already signed commitment letters will be given the remainder of their $5,000 at the 5-year mark).
• There will be a cap of $10,000 on the total amount of increases given during the 12-month fiscal year period, regardless of whether it is a promotion, YOS, or merit increase.
• There are two exclusions from the$10,000 cap: (1) Promotions to ASAIC, and (2) one-time retention incentive increases – these two will not be included in the calculation for the cap.
• Effective date10-1-2024
Please see the new compensation structure attached and direct any questions to our Fiscal Department -Lilian Spamer (954) 831-8042or Veronica Rodriguez (954) 831-7784.
Thank you.
Neva Rainford-Smith, Esq.– Executive Director
Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney
Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit