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North Dakotas state workforce shrinks by 101 employees following voluntary buyouts, aiming to address falling oil tax revenues. The program, launched in February, results in a net reduction, with some positions to be refilled. The Office of Management and Budgets Director, Joe Morrissette, shared the latest forecast, noting the buyouts affected 105 positions, excluding the North Dakota University System. Morrissette expressed hope for more takers and sees potential savings from staff reductions in key areas. The impact is felt across departments, including transportation, parks services, corrections, and the Office of Management and Budget. Officials plan to refill about half of the roles to maintain core functions. As oil prices fluctuate, North Dakota considers further adjustments to ensure solvency, balancing cuts with strategic rehires for the long term.

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