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Workers' Compensation Commission says budget mirrors governor's request; judges, district staffing under review
Summary
The Workers' Compensation Commission told the committee its requested budget mirrors the governor's and highlighted a need to fill durational vacancies and three administrative-law-judge slots; the commission said it will provide a list of vacancies and staffing details to committee staff.
The Workers' Compensation Commission told the Appropriations subcommittee that its requested budget mirrors the governor's proposal and that the agency is managing a modest vacancy load while seeking to maintain hearing timeliness.
Chairman Steve Morelli said the commission is funded by a special fund assessment on employers administered by the state treasurer and that the agency supports the governor—s budget. The commission reported about 96 funded positions and roughly 10 vacancies and said three administrative-law judges have been nominated to fill judicial vacancies and will proceed through the confirmation process.
Commission staff said initial scheduling for contested hearings remains strong and that the agency measures performance by the time to the first hearing; staff reported district offices generally meet or exceed the commission—s internal target (under 28 days in their scheduling metric).
The commission said it would provide lawmakers a list of current vacancies and job classes for the record and that it does not anticipate additional funding beyond the governor—s recommendation.
Ending: The commission will deliver a vacancy list to committee staff and said existing funds and the governor—s proposed budget would support operations in the coming biennium.
