Franklin County commissioners have approved a fiscal year 2021 budget that includes a 3 percent cost-of-living pay increase for employees.
âTraditionally, financial planning and budgeting has recognized the importance of maintaining a competitive employee wage and benefits package for retention purposes,â Franklin County Auditor Angela Gibson wrote in her budget message. âThe recommendation of an increase in compensation is based on a careful analysis of the countyâs financial position and considers the stable situation in revenue and the reserve position in all funds with employee compensation budgets. The countyâs sound financial position reflects the quality, conscientiousness and efficiency of its employees.â