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Ohio Industrial Commission outlines $107 million biennial request, cites retirement wave and IT upgrades
Summary
At the House Public Insurance and Pensions Committee’s first hearing, Industrial Commission CEO Jim Hughes presented a roughly $107 million biennial budget request, emphasizing technology upgrades, remote hearings and workforce planning as nearly 40% of staff become retirement‑eligible by 2026.
Jim Hughes, chairman and chief executive officer of the Industrial Commission, told the House Public Insurance and Pensions Committee during the panel’s inaugural meeting that the commission is seeking a biennial budget of roughly $107 million for fiscal years 2026–27. ‘‘By January 2026, nearly 40% of the OIC’s current workforce will be eligible for retirement,’’ Hughes said, describing hiring and knowledge‑transfer plans to avoid service disruptions.
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