Yuseongsoo, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, Demands Improvement Saying "Labor Cost Ratio Increase Is Excessive"

Yuseong-su, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Yoo Seong-su, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party, Jangseong 1), pointed out the excessive increase in the personnel expenses ratio within the Jeonnam Office of Education's total budget and urged measures to address the issue.

According to Assemblyman Yoo Seong-su on the 16th, personnel expenses account for 2.3 trillion won, or 59.9%, of this year's total budget of the Jeonnam Office of Education, and next year, with an increase of 30 billion won, it will be 2.345 trillion won, making up 64% of the total budget.

During the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Office of Education, Assemblyman Yoo pointed out, "One major cause of the rising personnel expenses ratio is the patchwork measures taken each time various occupational groups make demands," adding, "As demands from different occupational groups diversify and starting salaries differ among education public service job series, internal conflicts arise, leading to distrust and conflicts within the organization."

He continued, "If the COVID-19 situation does not improve easily, the personnel expenses ratio may increase not only next year but also the year after due to budget cuts," and added, "It is necessary to establish a consultative body involving representatives from various sectors and third-party experts to create mid- to long-term plans and conduct assessments."

In response, Superintendent Jang Seok-woong said, "The workload of schools and support offices is increasing, and projects driven by national demand are also rising, so although the number of students is decreasing, the number of staff is increasing," and stated, "We will reduce what can be reduced through appropriate personnel allocation and seek alternatives through discussions on parts that impose a heavy budget burden."

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