District-Wide New Employee Orientation District of Columbia Government
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District-Wide New Employee Orientation District of Columbia Government
Overview of DC Government We serve: – More than 650,000 residents* – More than 21,000 private businesses* – More than 19 million visitors each year** You will be part of a team that provides: – Key services – Essential programs – World-class customer care
2018 Benefits District-Wide New Employee Orientation
Benefits Overview The District Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits program is designed to support many aspects of your life – from health and wellness to income protection and retirement. We provide employees: – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts – Group Life, Optional Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), ShortTerm Disability (STD) Insurance – Wellness Benefits
Benefits Eligibility Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Employees hired before October 1, 1987 – Elect coverage under the FEHB and/or federal dental vision program (FEDVIP). – 2017 FEHB and FEDVIP premium rates and enrollment forms can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at www.opm.gov/insure. DC Employee Health Benefits Program (DCEHBP) Employees hired on or after October 1, 1987.
Benefits Eligibility Benefits-eligible employees include: – All full-time permanent employees. – Part-time permanent employees who generally work at least 30 hours per week. – Employees with temporary full-time appointments of at least 13 months who are employed by agencies under authority of the Mayor. – Temporary and intermittent employees who work for at least 90 days within a 12-month evaluation period and are paid at least 30-hours per week (HMO health care plan only). – Several of the District’s independent agencies also participate in benefits programs provided to agencies under full authority of the Mayor.
Benefits Eligibility Benefits-eligible dependents include: – Legal spouse – State-registered domestic partner or legal union – Foster children – Dependent children under age 26 Dependent children under age 21 for life insurance (Option C) – Adult children with disabilities
Dependent Eligibility Verification If you add family members to your coverage, you are required to provide documentation to verify coverage eligibility for your dependents. Failure to comply will result in a cancelation of health care coverage for that dependent. Complete list of required documents and instructions can be found at http://dchr.dc.gov/page/dependent-eligibility-verification
How to Enroll Employees may enroll in/change plans: – During the annual Open Enrollment period. – Within 31 days of their initial employment. – Within 30 days of a qualifying life event. All enrollment changes are to be made through Employee Self Service (ESS), which can be accessed at https://ess.dc.gov on any computer with an internet connection.
How to Enroll Resources: http://dchr.dc.gov/publication/how-enroll-your-dcgovernment-benefits-guide http://dchr.dc.gov/publication/how-add-andor-chan ge-beneficiaries
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Meet ALEX, the Virtual Benefits Counselor ALEX will ask you a few questions about your health care needs (your answers remain anonymous), crunch some numbers, and recommend a plan that’s best for your personal needs. It’s that easy! Visit ALEX online at www.myalex.com/dchr.
Coverage Effective Dates Health benefits and life insurance coverage begin the first pay period in which a payroll deduction was made to pay for the benefit. Other benefit programs (such as Defined Contribution Pension Plan) may have additional requirements. For Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA, coverage begins after your first payroll deduction.
Medical Plans For employees hired on or after October 1, 1987. The cost is shared by the employee and the District. Eligible employees have a choice of the following plans: – Aetna Healthcare HMO, PPO or CDHP – Kaiser Permanente HMO – UnitedHealthcare Choice HMO
Medical Plan 2018 Bi-Weekly Premium Rates Aetna HMO Aetna CDHP Aetna PPO Kaiser Permanente HMO UnitedHealthcar e HMO Choice Self Only 87.53 49.91 89.58 68.32 81.60 Self 1 172.05 98.10 176.09 130.50 155.86 Family 252.93 144.23 258.87 200.19 239.10 For side-by-side plan comparisons, please see the 2018 Benefits Guide available online at http://dchr.dc.gov/publication/dc-government-benefits-guide.
Dental Plans Provider: Cigna Dental DHMO: District pays 100% of premium costs. DPPO: District pays a portion of premium costs for eligible Compensation Units 1 and 2 Collective Bargaining Agreement employees.
Dental Plan 2018 Premium Rates Cigna DPPO Cigna DHMO Self Only 26.92 0 Self 1 38.20 0 Family 49.54 0 For detailed plan information, please see the 2017 Cigna Dental HMO Patient Charge Schedule and 2017 Cigna Dental PPO Benefit Summary, available online at http://dchr.dc.gov/page/dental-and-optical-coverage.
Vision Plans Provider: Quality Plan Administrators Vision coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. The District pays 100% of the vision premium. For detailed plan information, please see the 2018 Vision Summary Plan Description, available online at http://dchr.dc.gov/page/dental-and-optical-coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Dependent Care FSA Health Care FSA You may contribute: *If you enroll in the CDHP plan you are not eligible to elect a health care FSA. Eligible Expenses Up to 2,650* Up to 5,000 each year* * 2,500 if married and you and your spouse file a separate tax return. Out of pocket medical, Expenses to care for prescription, dental dependent children or vision expenses under the age of 13 Copays, deductibles, and co-insurance Commuter Benefits Program Transit: 260 per month Parking: 260 per month Transit and parking services for commuting expenses to and from work
Group & Optional Life Insurance Life Insurance Group Life Option A – Standard Optional Option B – Additional Optional Insurance Option C – Family Optional Insurance Coverage Cost You pay two-thirds of the Annual salary rounded to total cost and the the next thousand, plus government pays oneand additional 2,000 third Per 10,000 coverage Based on your age Additional optional life insurance (multiples from Based on your age 1x -5x basic salary) Spouses and dependent children under the age of Based on your age 21
Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) Policy Type Group Benefit Salary Replacement Up to 60%; between 15 - 1,154 Elimination Period 20 days Premium Based on age Long-Term Disability (LTD) Group Income replaced at 66 2/3 percent of your pre-disability earnings 180 days Based on age Standard Insurance Company is the District Government disability insurance provider. Deductions for both disability programs are deducted on an after-tax basis.
Retirement Program Plan Type 401(a) Defined Contribution Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Employer Contribution Employee Requirements 100% Employer Must have one year of Funded: 5% of the continuous service to base salary (5.5% for participate Corrections Officers) Fully vested after five Begins the first pay years of continuous period after one year of service. service Open to all employees who can contribute the n/a minimum of 20 per pay period.
Retirement Program Plan Type Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) for Employees Hired Before October 1, 1987 Police Officers and Firefighters Plan Employer Contribution Employee Requirements CSRS covered employees contribute 7, 7 1/2 or 8% of pay to CSRS and, while they generally pay no Social Security retirement, survivor and disability (OASDI) tax, they must pay the Medicare tax (currently 1.45% of pay). The employing agency matches the employee's CSRS contributions. Employee required to make retirement contributions to the plan while employed by the Police or Fire Department: o 7% of base pay if hired before November 10, 1996 o 8% base pay if hired on or after November 10, 1996.
Retirement Program Plan Type Teacher Retirement Plan Employer Contribution Employee Requirements Upon hire, employees classified ET begin automatically contributing 8% (if hired on or after November 1, 1996) or 7% (if hired prior to November 1, 1996) of their salary on a biweekly basis into this retirement plan. Employees that are not classified ET do not contribute to this plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Inova Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a comprehensive, top-ranked employee assistance services provider that offers practical, real-world solutions to employee life issues that may derail productivity and satisfaction.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Inova’s 24/7 EAP hotline and convenient online resources provide employees with easy, confidential access to professionals and resources, including: – – – – – – Confidential counseling Legal services, financial services, Savings Center Identity theft services Webinar training Work-life referral services Lactation support Visit Inova online at http://www.inova.org/eap Online account login information: – Username: DCGOV – Password: DCGOV
Family & Medical Leave Eligibility Family & Medical Leave DC Family and Medical Leave Act was effective October 1, 1990, for employees whose actual work location is in the District of Columbia as of April 1, 1991. To be eligible you must work at least 1,000 hours (DCFMLA) or 1,250 hours (FMLA) for one (1) year with no break in service during the 12-month period immediately preceding the request for leave DCFMLA Statutory Medical Leave Allows up to 16 weeks of unpaid leave in any 24-month period for specified reasons, as prescribed by DCFMLA. Medical certification/documentation is required. DCFMLA Statutory Family Leave of Absence Allows up to 16 weeks of unpaid leave in any 24-month period for specified reasons, as prescribed by DCFMLA. Medical certification/documentation is required. DC Family Leave Program Effective October 1, 2014, employees may receive up to eight (8) weeks of paid leave for the birth of adoption of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
Annual & Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue annual leave each pay period: Years of Service Hours Accrued Number of Days 0-2 Years 4 hours per pay period 13 Days 3-15 Years 6 hours per pay period 20 Days 15 Years 8 hours per pay period 26 Days All regular full-time employees annually accrue 13 days of sick leave (4 hours per pay) period regardless of employment.
Part-Time & Executive Service Employees Part-Time employees who work at least 40 hours per pay period earn annual leave and sick leave at a proportional rate. Executive Service Employees receive 26 days of universal leave per calendar year to be used for any purpose (prorated depending on start date).
Annual Leave Bank A fund of accumulated annual leave donated by employees for the use of other leave bank members. To become a member and receive leave from the bank, an employee must donate a minimum of four hours of annual leave each year.
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year: – New Year’s Day – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday – Washington’s Birthday – DC Emancipation Day – Memorial Day – Independence Day – Labor Day – Columbus Day – Veteran’s Day – Thanksgiving Day – Christmas Day
Discounts Wireless Discounts: – – – – AT&T Discount Sprint Discount T-Mobile Advantage Verizon FiOS Apple Employee Purchase Program – All District of Columbia Government employees (full-time, parttime, and contractors) may now purchase Apple products at a reduced price. http://dchr.dc.gov/page/discount-programs-district-employees
Discounts Health & Fitness: – Capital Bikeshare – Department of Parks & Recreation Fitness Centers – MINT Health Club – VIDA Fitness Other – Six Flags America – Zipcar
Connect & Learn More Contact DCHR’s Benefits & Retirement Administration: – Phone: (202) 727-7627 – Email: [email protected] – Web: http://dchr.dc.gov – Office: One Judiciary Square 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 340 North Washington, DC 20001 https://dchr.dc.gov/node/1019752
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Ten Principles of Ethical Conduct 1. Public office is a public trust 2. Avoid financial conflicts of interest 3. Avoid representational conflicts of interest 4. Avoid gifts and payments from interested parties 5. Avoid outside payment for government work
Ten Principles of Ethical Conduct 6. Act impartially 7. Safeguard government resources 8. Safeguard confidential non-public information 9. Disclose waste or illegal conduct by government officials to the appropriate authorities 10.Abide by revolving door restrictions
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The Role of The Office of the Inspector General Government of the District of Columbia District of Columbia Government Human Resources Orientation
The Mission of OIG The mission of the OIG is to conduct independent audits, investigations, and inspections to: – detect and prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement, and – help the District of Columbia government improve its programs and operations by promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Inspector General Daniel Lucas
Enabling Legislation DC Code § 1-301.115a (2015) Initiating and conducting independent fiscal and management audits, inspections, and investigations of District government operations. Serving as the principal liaison between the District government and the US Government Accountability Office. Conducting other special audits, assignments, and investigations. Annually conducting a performance audit of procurement activities of the District government. Forwarding to the appropriate authorities evidence of criminal wrongdoing that is discovered as the result of any audit, inspection, or investigation conducted by the Office. Entering into a contract with an outside auditor to perform the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the District government for the fiscal year.
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Why You Should Report: DPM Chapter 18 Each employee has a responsibility to the District of Columbia and its citizens to place loyalty to the laws and ethical principles above private gain. To ensure that every citizen can have complete confidence in the integrity of the District government, each employee shall respect and adhere to the principles of ethical conduct set forth in this section, as well as the District of Columbia Employee Ethics Pledge and in supplemental agency regulations and policies. Employees shall immediately and directly report credible violations of the District Code of Conduct and violations of this chapter to the District of Columbia Office of Government Ethics, the District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General, or both.
What Happens After OIG Receives a Complaint If you submit an email complaint or written letter, you will receive an acknowledgement letter. OIG then does one of the following: – Open a preliminary investigation to determine whether the case should be a criminal matter – Refer the complaint to another state or federal agency because the OIG lacks jurisdiction to address the complaint; – Refer the matter to the appropriate District agency and request a response; or – Close out a complaint that does not provide a sufficient basis to initiate and investigation and/or sufficient contact information to follow-up with the complainant to obtain sufficient information to evaluate the complaint.
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District Residency and Public School Enrollment A free District public and public charter school education is provided to students who are bona fide District residents. The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) (DCMR 5001.5(a))define a bona fide resident as a person who: 1) Establishes physical presence in the District of Columbia; and 2) Submits valid and proper documentation. Acceptable documentation is listed below. One Residency-Supporting Document Required Valid paystub Current document of DC Government financial assistance Certified copy of D40 for most recent tax year Current military housing orders Embassy letter 54 Two Residency-Supporting Documents Required Current DC Government issued identification Current DC motor vehicle registration Valid lease of rental agreement with separate proof of payment Valid utility bill (electricity, gas or water utility bills only) with separate proof of payment
Penalties for Residency Fraud Participation in residency fraud for public education purposes can result in prosecution by the Office of the Attorney General per the below identified DC Code. DC Code § 38-312 Any person, including any District of Columbia public schools or public charter school official, who knowingly supplies false information to a public official in connection with student residency verification shall be subject to charges of tuition retroactively, and payment of a fine of not more than 2,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, but not both a fine and imprisonment. The case of a person who knowing supplies false information may be referred by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to the Office of the Attorney General for consideration for prosecution. 55
Who we are? The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is the central technology organization of the District of Columbia Government.
What we do? OCTO develops, implements, and maintains the District’s technology infrastructure develops and implements major enterprise applications establishes and oversees technology policies and standards for the District provides technology services and support for District agencies, and develops technology solutions to improve services to businesses, residents and visitors in all areas of District government.
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People Policies DCHR develops regulations and procedures that govern the employee lifecycle. Distr ict P erso Man nnel ual ( DPM ) g n i n i a g r a B ) e A v i B t c (C e l s l t o n C e m e e Agr DPM Policies CBA The DPM contains all of the regulations and procedures that pertain to your employment. It can be accessed anytime by visiting DCHR.DC.GOV If you belong to a union, there may be specific policies that relate to your employment that deviates from what is in the DPM. Consult with your union rep or HR Advisor for more info.
Extended Leave Benefits When you require time to attend to a personal or family medical related issue, you may be eligible for extended leave. Federal Family & Medical Leave D.C. Family & Medical Leave Paid Family Leave Contact your agency’s FMLA Coordinator for additional information. 63
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Office of Risk Management The mission of the Office of Risk Management is to reduce the probability, occurrence and cost of risk to the District of Columbia government through the provision of risk identification and insurance analysis and support to District agencies. The Office of Risk Management provides risk management direction, guidance and support to District government agencies through the following divisions: Insurance Program Public Sector Workers' Compensation Program Risk Prevention and Safety Program Tort Liability Program 6 5
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