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Office of People’s Counsel says rising caseloads and consultant costs strain small agency
Summary
The Office of People’s Counsel told the committee its caseload and technical needs have grown rapidly, saving customers an estimated $800 million over five years while pressing for more staff and budget flexibility to handle complex PJM and FERC litigation.
The Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) told the Appropriations subcommittee its workload and litigation demands have increased markedly and that the office is under-resourced to keep pace.
DLS presented OPC’s fiscal 2027 allowance of $8.4 million and noted stable authorized positions (28) with several vacancies. OPC’s David Lapp said the office participated in 226 cases in fiscal 2025 and estimated it…
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