Compensation and organizational study (RFP-NC-2026-3)
New Carrollton, MD
Summary
The city is hiring a consultant to audit pay, assess how the organization is structured, and compare employee compensation against peer jurisdictions. The results could mean pay adjustments for city staff — and a change in how payroll dollars from the city budget are spent. A final consultant choice is expected at the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
BRC Consulting quoted $38,500; the other firms' prices weren't disclosed in the minutes.
City employees, whose pay levels will be evaluated against comparable jurisdictions, and taxpayers who fund the payroll.
If past salary irregularities are confirmed, there may be hard conversations about existing pay levels and budget trade-offs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Jun 3, 2026
A status meeting with the compensation study consultant is set for June 8. Salary recommendations won't come until later, and the study will help shape the FY27 budget.
City Council - May 6, 2026
The BRC study is behind schedule but will deliver salary-range guidance by June 8 — before the council votes on the budget. The council may move the budget vote to early June to use that data.
City Council - Feb 18, 2026
The city is hiring a consultant for an audit and compensation study. Six firms competed; councilmembers ranked them individually and BRC Consulting won the most first-place votes for its clear scope alignment and quick timeline.
City Council - Feb 4, 2026
The city is hiring a consultant to audit pay, assess how the organization is structured, and compare employee compensation against peer jurisdictions. The results could mean pay adjustments for city staff — and a change in how payroll dollars from the city budget are spent. A final consultant choice is expected at the next meeting.
General - Feb 2, 2026
The council is picking a firm to audit city employee salaries, review the organizational structure, and recommend a pay structure — all before the budget is adopted in June. Six firms responded; three were interviewed tonight and three more Wednesday. The outcome will shape employee pay, budget lines, and how past salary irregularities are addressed.
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