The federal locality pay rate has been stagnant, according to Congresswoman Stefanik, and needs to be raised.
An increase in pay for employees at the Federal Correctional Institution at Ray Brook has been requested by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Her request went to the Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor for a review of the cost-of-living data in the North Country. The Congresswoman noted that NY has experienced a significant increase in property taxes, energy costs, and other basic living expenses over the past several years, while the federal locality pay rate for the area has remained stagnant. Stefanik said, increasing the locality pay rate for FCI Ray Brook to the New York City pay rate would help alleviate recruitment and retention challenges as well.
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