Wyo. Code R. 006-0005-3
Personnel-Suggestion Award Board
Chapter 3: Awards
Effective Date: 03/16/1988 to 10/15/1999
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 006.0005.3.03161988
(a) Awards may be given to employees for suggestions that result in either measurable savings or other benefits to the State. Awards may be either monetary or nonmonetary. Monetary awards shall be for savings that can be calculated using a cost/benefit analysis within limits prescribed by W.S. 9-2-1034 and these rules. Nonmonetary awards shall be for intangible benefits for which a cash savings cannot be calculated.
(b) Awards shall be based on savings or benefits realized by the State in the first twelve (12) months following the date the suggestion is implemented.
(c) Awards shall be given to eligible employees whose suggestions are adopted and successfully implemented by a State agency.
(a) Monetary awards shall be limited to ten percent (10%) of the first year's estimated annual net savings, or one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is less. The minimum monetary award shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00). A certificate of recognition shall be given with all monetary awards.
(b) Suggestions that result in estimated net annual savings of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or less shall not be eligible for a monetary award. A certificate of recognition may be given for suggestions that result in net annual savings of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or less.
(c) Net annual savings shall be certified by the evaluating agency and verified by the Board. Net annual savings shall be determined by subtracting the cost to implement a suggestion from the estimated gross savings for the first year after the suggestion has been adopted.
(d) Monetary awards shall be paid by the principal benefiting agency or agencies from the amount of funds or appropriated money saved or increased by implementing the suggestion.
(e) The Board shall identify the agency or agencies who shall be the principal beneficiary of the suggestion. If other agencies are able to benefit from the suggestion, the Board shall determine if the monetary award shall be prorated among the benefiting agencies. Suggestions become the property of the State and can be used in other agencies with no additional monetary award.
(i) The total amount of a monetary award for a single suggestion paid by one or more agencies shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(f) Monetary awards shall be considered as taxable income and all appropriate federal income and FICA taxes shall be withheld.
(g) Monetary awards shall normally be paid upon initiation of a suggestion based on estimated net savings for one year following implementation. If a monetary award amount cannot be reasonably and accurately calculated, the agency, with the Board’s permission, may elect to pay in the following manner.
(i) A partial payment may be granted the suggestor, upon initiation of the suggestion. The remainder of the monetary award shall be paid in a lump sum when total savings are documented. No interest shall be paid on that portion which is yet to be awarded.
(h) Employees not eligible for a monetary award shall be eligible for a certificate of recognition or other type of award (Reference Chapter III, Section 3) at the discretion of the Board.
(i) When the amount of net annual savings is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) but more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), the employee may choose to receive one (1) day of annual leave instead of a monetary award.
(a) Nonmonetary awards shall be given to employees for implemented suggestions that result in improved operations, Safety, employee morale, service, public relations or other intangible benefits to the State which cannot be measured by monetary savings or generated revenue.
(b) Awards for an intangible suggestion shall be either a certificate of recognition and/or annual leave not to exceed three (3) days.
(c) Annual leave awarded for adopted suggestions shall be in addition to regular leave earnings. Annual leave not taken within twelve (12) months of the date of award shall be cancelled. No portion of this leave shall be included in any separation leave payments.