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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. 2020-21 Employee Compensation Adjustment (13,670) - (17,228)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($13,670)
Related Costs: ($3,558)
2. 2021-22 Employee Compensation Adjustment 1,179 - 1,973
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $1,179
Related Costs: $794
3. Full Funding for Partially Financed Positions 158,429 - 211,899
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $158,429
Related Costs: $53,470
4. Salary Step and Turnover Effect 25,473 - 33,273
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $25,473
Related Costs: $7,800
Other Changes or Adjustments

5. Administrative Support - - -
Add funding and regular authority for one Executive
Administrative Assistant II, subject to pay grade determination
by the City Administrative Officer, Employee Relations Division
to provide administrative and managerial support within the
Office of Public Accountability. Delete funding and regular
authority for one Executive Legal Secretary II.
Separation Incentive Program

6. Separation Incentive Program Cash Payment 60,361 - 60,361
Add one-time funding in the Salaries General Account to pay
for the balance of the Separation Incentive Program cash
payment for one participant.
SG: $60,361

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