During 2009 and 2010, the awards received by state employees for their implemented suggestions totaled $62,180; however, the total savings from the suggestions in the first year of their implementation equals an estimated $9,474,828. Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear joined Personnel Cabinet Secretary Timothy Longmeyer and Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary Jonathan Miller on January 26, 2011, at the Governor's Mansion to recognize these state employees for their suggestions which are projected to save the Commonwealth more than $47 million over five years.

CHAPTER 18A and CHAPTER 16 EMPLOYEES:

The Kentucky Employee Suggestion System is an incentive program designed to encourage employees to participate in good management by sharing the ideas on improving their productivity and the services offered by the state. Under KRS 18A,.110, KRS 18A.202 and 101 KAR 2:120, an employee in the classified service or employees falling under KRS Chapter 16 may be recognized and rewarded for submitting a suggestion that results in the improvement of state service or in the realization of financial savings by the state.

Cash awards are given when a suggestion has been implemented, approved by the ESS Council and results in cost reductions, cost avoidance, or for ideas that would improve the operations of a process or program, improve public relations, safety or effectiveness of operations. Awards may range from a minimum of $100 to ten percent (10%) of the first year's documented or estimated savings, up to maximum of $2,500. One hundred dollars ($100) may be given for ideas that are adopted and have intangible savings.

Employees are encouraged to use the online Employee Suggestions System. This allows you to track your suggestion from submission to completion. Click here to access the On-Line Suggestion System.

To access the ESS system you will need your ClickHR User ID. This ID is the same for all employees, the first letter of your name, the first three (3) letters of your last name and the last four digits of your social security number. If your are entering the ESS System to evaluate a suggestion you will need a password in addition to your User ID. For assistance with your password, please email the KHRIS Help Desk at PERS.KHRIShelpdesk@ky.gov or call (502) 564-HELP (4357).

UNCLASSIFIED, NON-MERIT EMPLOYEES:

Your suggestion are equally important to us. However, per 101 KAR 2:120, we are not permitted to grant monetary compensation for your ideas. Click here (DOC -35 KB) to use the Employee Suggestion Form to submit your ideas. Alternatively you may mail, email or fax your suggestions to the contact information below. We will make every effort to keep you informed as to the status of your suggestion.

Contact  Information

Debbie Bohannon, Chairperson             
Employee Suggestion System
Personnel Cabinet
State Office Building, 3rd Floor
501 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-5954
Fax: 502-564-4034

Send an E-mail to Debbie Bohannon