Washington Administrative Code Title 383 - Productivity Board
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 383 – Productivity Board
Overview:
WAC Title 383 contains the rules and procedures established by the Productivity Board, a program historically responsible for encouraging Washington State employees to suggest and implement cost-saving ideas within state government. The goal of the board was to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation in public service through employee-driven improvements.
Key Provisions Likely Covered Under Title 383:
Definitions and Scope – Clarification of key terms and the scope of the board's jurisdiction.
Employee Suggestion Program (ESP) – Procedures for submitting cost-saving or productivity-enhancing suggestions by state employees.
Evaluation Criteria – Guidelines for assessing submitted suggestions (e.g., feasibility, savings, service improvement).
Award Process – Rules for granting monetary or non-monetary awards to employees whose suggestions are implemented and result in measurable benefits.
Board Structure and Operation – Roles, responsibilities, and operations of the Productivity Board and its advisory committees.
Appeals and Review – Procedures for appeal or review of rejected suggestions or denied awards.
Status Note:
As of recent years, the Productivity Board program was defunded and suspended, and many of its activities have ceased. However, the WAC title may still remain codified unless formally repealed.
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