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Workers' Compensation Commission says budget mirrors governor’s proposal; reports vacancies and pending administrative law judge nominations
Summary
The Workers' Compensation Commission told the subcommittee its requested budget mirrors the governor’s proposal, reported about 96 active positions with several vacancies, and noted three administrative law judge nominees are awaiting confirmation hearings.
Workers' Compensation Commission Chair Steven Morelli briefed the Appropriations Regulation and Protection Subcommittee on Feb. 14 and said the agency’s requested budget mirrors the governor’s proposal.
Morelli and business office manager Frank Calvi said the commission is a special‑fund agency (assessment on employers administered by the treasurer) and reported about 96 filled positions with approximately 10 vacancies; Morelli noted the commission has a statutory complement of 16 administrative law judges and that three nominees were pending confirmation hearings.
Why it matters: the commission adjudicates workers’ compensation disputes for both private and public (state) employees; pending vacancies can affect hearing schedules and timeliness of adjudication. Morelli said the commission expects to operate within the governor’s budget and will not request additional funds at this time.
Follow‑up: the committee asked the commission to provide a list of vacant job classes and to update the panel on any operational issues tied to vacancies or lapses.
Ending: The commission agreed to provide a vacancy list and to follow up with the committee if operational impacts emerge.
