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DENVER, Colorado — Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday ordered state employees to take four more unpaid furlough days in an effort to save money.
The order was in addition to the four that workers already are taking.
Ritter said the eight closure days will save about $27.2 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year, which started July 1 and ends June 30.
He said the global economic downturn is continuing to impact state government. Over the past year, the recession has forced state government to close a $1.8 billion budget shortfall.
"Businesses and families all across Colorado are tightening their belts and making tough decisions. So is state government," Ritter said.
About 15,500 employees took two furlough days in September and October, with two more scheduled for Nov. 27 and Dec. 31. The new days, all Fridays, will be Jan. 15, Feb. 12, April 2 and May 28.
The governor's office said many government offices will be closed those days.
On Wednesday, Ritter will tell state lawmakers his plan to come up with an additional $270 million in cuts or transfers.
The order was in addition to the four that workers already are taking.
Ritter said the eight closure days will save about $27.2 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year, which started July 1 and ends June 30.
He said the global economic downturn is continuing to impact state government. Over the past year, the recession has forced state government to close a $1.8 billion budget shortfall.
"Businesses and families all across Colorado are tightening their belts and making tough decisions. So is state government," Ritter said.
About 15,500 employees took two furlough days in September and October, with two more scheduled for Nov. 27 and Dec. 31. The new days, all Fridays, will be Jan. 15, Feb. 12, April 2 and May 28.
The governor's office said many government offices will be closed those days.
On Wednesday, Ritter will tell state lawmakers his plan to come up with an additional $270 million in cuts or transfers.
