* Does not include requested PC&B adjustment of $2,71 million, as this increase is being reflected as a program increase, not a mandatory increase in the FY 2005 budget document. Explanation of Calculations 1a. January 2005 pay raise calculated at 2.52% of pay base. (COLA of 3.5% X 9 months or 75%, less 4% lapse rate). 1b. Pay raise for overseas foreign service nationals. Computation based on individual country rates, provided by the Department of State, applied to pay base. Country rates used for FY 2005 are as follows: Brazil -5.2%; Egypt - 15%; Kenya - 10%; India - 10%; Pakistan - 7%; and Indonesia 6.5%. 2. January 2004 pay raise annualization calculated at 1.5698% of pay base. (Reflects the sum of: 1) COLA of 4.41% x 3 months or 25%, and 2) the difference between the budgeted FY 2004 pay raise of 3.7% and the actual pay raise of 4.41% (.71%) X nine months or 75%, less 4% lapse). 3. Within grade increase calculation based on historical data, at .884% of pay base (Rate = .9% less 4% lapse rate). 4. Government share of personnel benefits for employees of Child Care Center. Congress has mandated the Library of Congress to pay all benefits for these employees. Rate based on increased participation in Federal benefits. 5. Increase needed over FY 2004 base to fund the Library of Congress' FY 2005 Workers' Compensation bill. Total FY 2005 allocation provided by the Department of Labor. 6. The Defense Authorization Bill, P.L. 108-136, raised the overtime pay cap for GS-12-05 and above to an actual hourly rate vs. capped at the GS-10-01 level. The Library recalculated its FY 2003 actual overtime, using the new rate, to determine the minimal increase needed to fund overtime in FY 2005. Assumes a straight line of FY 2003 overtime, adjusted for pay raises. 7. FY 2005 has one less day – 261 vs. 262 days. Pay base divided by 262 equals amount deducted for extra day. 8. Career ladder promotions based on CRS' actual career position projections for FY 2005, and historical trend analysis. OVERVIEW The Library of Congress, Salaries and Expenses (LC, S&E) account supports several programs including the National Library, Office of Strategic Initiatives, Law Library and the Management Support Services (Office of the Librarian, Human Resource Services, Integrated Support Services, and Security and Emergency Preparedness). FY 2005 BUDGET REQUEST In FY 2005, the LC, S&E is requesting $393.931 million, a net increase of $25.2 million over FY 2004. Requested increase includes mandatory increases ($10.9M), price level increases ($2.4M), and program changes ($23.4), offset by non-recurring costs ($-11.5). Program changes support a variety of initiatives including the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center at Culpeper, Virginia, Acquisitions and Classification of Library Materials, Physical Security, Space Management, Personnel Management, Information Technology, Mass Deacidification Program, Veterans History Project, and Inspector General staff capacity. All projects support the programs and staff of the Library and enhance its products, services, and customer satisfaction. Detailed funding tables and justifications for each of the LC, S&E programs are provided under the next nine tabs. |