$2M in governor’s office salaries bankrolled by other state agencies

Critics fear the arrangement creates confusion and conflicts. Braun's administration, however, says it is simply continuing an established practice.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 745

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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More than half of the 30-plus state employees reporting to Gov. Mike Braun’s office are paid by other state agencies, according to an Indiana Capital Chronicle review of State Personnel Department records and the Indiana Transparency Portal.

Of the roughly $3.9 million spent on pay for the 33 employees identified, other agencies funded nearly $2.3 million — or 58% of the cost.

Critics fear the arrangement creates confusion and conflicts. Braun’s administration, however, says …

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