Citywide compensation and organizational study
New Carrollton, MD
Summary
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.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract value not stated in the minutes; the study will inform pay and audit decisions.
City taxpayers, who get an independent look at how the city spends and pays its staff.
Residents could face higher taxes or reduced services if salary growth proves unsustainable.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council - Aug 26, 2026
The Council is wrestling with how to finalize next year's budget, including whether to adopt a new 20-grade/15-step pay structure, end pay and hiring freezes, and raise employee health insurance contributions. A consultant audit found most employees got raises over 10% in election years, and the Council must decide what to accept without raising taxes or cutting services.
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
BRC's study found the city loses about 39 employees a year and recommends overhauling the pay structure, adopting a salary policy, and fixing below-market positions — at a potential cost of $1.1–$1.3 million over three years. Councilmembers pressed hard on why no salaries were recommended for reduction.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
The city is auditing salaries and comparing pay to similar cities to figure out what its workers should earn — results will shape next year's budget. 67% of employees responded to the survey.
City Council - Jun 3, 2026
The consultant behind the city's compensation study won't be ready to share salary range recommendations at the June 8 status meeting — a key reason the budget is being delayed.
City Council - May 6, 2026
There's no money in the budget line for the Public Works director's salary because the council hasn't approved a budget amendment, and payroll is Friday. The council reviewed a written compromise and four of five members said they'd back it with an emergency budget amendment.
General - Apr 8, 2026
The Council met privately to work through how to pay department heads within the city budget. This could affect staffing costs and next year's budget decisions.
City Council - Apr 1, 2026
The city's compensation study is underway after a virtual kickoff. Data requests went out March 30, and results should land by end of April and May — right when budget voting happens.
City Council - Mar 4, 2026
The city hired BRC Consulting to audit how the city operates and how employees are paid, with results due in 60 days. Findings will be presented publicly, with drafts kept confidential.
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.
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