Department signals modest fee increases for egg and weights-and-measures programs
Mark Gallegos told the commission proposed fee increases (rounded to nearest dollar) will range roughly 2.5%–5.2% to offset inflationary pressures on personnel, insurance, IT and vehicle costs; outreach to stakeholders has been ongoing with generally positive feedback.
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Mark Gallegos (inspection and consumer services division) notified commissioners that the department will propose inflationary fee increases for the egg and weights-and-measures programs for FY27, generally rounded to the nearest dollar and ranging between about 2.5% and 5.2%. He said the primary cost drivers are rising personnel expenses, insurance and OIT costs and vehicle expenses; absent adjustments, programs risk lacking resources to meet statutory obligations such as licensing and scale calibrations.
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