26-70 : Appoint Director of Admin & Finance (Exempt)(Askew)(120,969)

This item concerns the appointment of Saran T. Askew to the position of Director of Administration & Finance within the Department of Administration & Finance, Division of Budget. The appointment is permanent and exempt, with an effective date of January 5, 2026. The starting salary for this position is $120,969 per year. Ms. Askew's previous role was Budget Administrator with a salary of $86,993. The appointing authority is Jessica Brown, Commissioner of Administration and Finance.