Employee Suggestion Program Suggestion Eligibility

An eligible suggestion is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government through the following: 

• Savings in dollars; 
• Generation of revenue;
• Elimination of waste or duplication; 
• Improved service or product;
• Energy conservation;
• Improved working conditions, such as employee safety or morale. 

An Employee Suggestion Program suggestion can propose ideas that save money/generate revenue to be considered for a cash award of up to $10,000 based on 10% of the first year's savings or revenue resulting from the idea. Suggestions that are intangible in nature -- such as improved safety or morale -- may be eligible for a one-time award up to $200.

• The employee suggestion must be submitted before the idea is implemented. 
• The suggester must research the impact and/or benefits of the suggestion. 
• For cost saving or revenue generating ideas, a cost-benefit analysis is required.

Ineligible Suggestions

• Falls within the suggester's job duties;
• Personal complaint; 
• Changing salary, position, classification, employee benefits, state holidays, leave benefits, retirement compensation, or any other compensation to an employee; 
• Enforcement of laws, policies, procedures, regulations, rules, etc. 
• Outside purview of state government. 

If your suggestion is eligible based on the above information, please fill out the Employee Suggestion Program application.

Employee Suggestion Program Application Tips

To be eligible for evaluation by your agency, your application must contain the following:

1. The research you performed to determine the practicality of the suggestion
2. A brief and specific description of the present problem;
3. A brief and specific description of your solution and how it can be accomplished;
4. A detailed calculation of the expected savings that will result from applying the suggestion. If savings are not expected, tell how the suggestion will improve services or provide benefits to the state or workplace;
5. Suggestions must include the suggester's signature and contact information.

For more information about suggestion eligibility, reach out to your agency coordinator or contact the Productivity Board at 360-725-0381 or [email protected].