BOISE, Idaho – Several state agencies in Idaho have been found to have vacant positions, yet their salaries are still being spent. The State Budget and Policy Analysis Division is unsure where these funds are going.

This issue caught the attention of members of the Idaho Department of Government Efficiency Task Force. The discovery comes as lawmakers search for ways to cut the budget, especially after the state announced an $80 million budget deficit.

Data collected over a five-year period shows numerous agencies falling below the 90% marker in paying personnel what was appropriated. The data, however, may be skewed due to agency size and complexity.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor averaged around 68% of filled full-time positions but spent about 85% of the allotted personnel sala

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