- According to a 2010 report in The Washington Times, 2.15 million employees are on the federal government payroll. This is the first time that the payroll has climbed over the 2 million mark since the 1990s. Government payroll was at its lowest in 1986, with 1.07 million on the payroll.
- Public employees include those elected into office, appointed or chosen for service by government agencies, and positions hired to fill regular job positions. State and local governments often have a specific number of positions to fill through election, with these officials hiring staff for their office.
- Higher levels of public employment will typically result in more money needed by governments. Tax increases will help pay for the increase in employees, although governments can attempt to shift monies from current funds to pay for employees.
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