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Public Accountability

Public Accountability and Ratepayer Advocate
Priority Outcome: Make Los Angeles the best run big city in America
This program provides public independent analysis of Department of Water and Power (DWP) actions as they
relate to water and electricity rates and operations, as authorized by the Charter, which includes, and is not
limited to, the following efforts: 1) review and analysis of proposed utility rate proposals and periodic
adjustments; 2) evaluation of and advice on DWP long-term strategic plans, operations, budget, finances, and
performance; 3) review of major plans, programs, projects, policies, contracts, costs, and utility rates; and, 4)
analysis of customer data to evaluate of customer service performance at DWP.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Obligatory Changes

1. 2019-20 Employee Compensation Adjustment 34,124 - 44,757
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $34,124
Related Costs: $10,633
2. 2020-21 Employee Compensation Adjustment 10,987 - 14,411
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $10,987
Related Costs: $3,424
3. Change in Number of Working Days (5,104) - (6,694)
Reduce funding to reflect one fewer working day. There will be
261 working days in 2020-21. Related costs consist of
employee benefits.
SG: ($5,104)
Related Costs: ($1,590)
4. Salary Step and Turnover Effect 49,821 - 65,345
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $49,821
Related Costs: $15,524
Deletion of One-Time Services

5. Deletion of Funding for Resolution Authorities (144,584) - (203,175)
Delete funding for two resolution authority positions. Resolution
authorities are reviewed annually and continued only if
sufficient funding is available to maintain the current service
level. Related costs consist of employee benefits.

Two positions are continued as regular positions:
Public Accountability and Ratepayer Analysis (Two positions)
SG: ($144,584)
Related Costs: ($58,591)
6. Deletion of One-Time Salary Funding (23,432) - (30,733)
Delete one-time Salaries, General funding. Related costs
consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($23,432)
Related Costs: ($7,301)

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