{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Lawmakers approved a plan that delays the last paycheck for state workers in the current fiscal year until the first day of the new fiscal year. The move means $72 million in personnel costs are transferred out of the current budget and into the next one. But it also means that paychecks, which would have gone out to 33,000 state workers on June 29th, won't be available until July 2nd. A letter has been sent to all employees explaining the delay. Kentucky Personnel Cabinet spokeswoman Crystal Pryor Staley says officials are working with employee groups, banks and others to minimize any impact.
