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HPC budget for FY2027 approved; staff build‑out continues
Summary
The commission approved a FY2027 operating budget of about $13.9 million (roughly a 5% increase) to annualize new responsibilities, fund payroll (72% of budget), consultants (13%), and modest IT/administration—HPC expects staffing to reach roughly 81 employees.
HPC chief of staff Hannah Kumach presented the FY2027 appropriation included in the state budget (about $13.9 million), a roughly 5% increase from FY2026 that reflects annualizing staff and operations tied to recently expanded authorities. "The vast majority of our spending, 72%, goes to payroll," Kumach said, with another 13% planned for contractors and consultants to support analytic and review work.
Commissioners discussed consultant usage and whether filing parties should cover certain review costs; staff responded that the statute currently does not permit assessing those charges and that any change would require a statutory amendment. The board voted to accept and approve the FY2027 operating budget on a voice vote. Kumach said some funds will remain uncommitted to allow nimble response to marketplace developments during the year.
