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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 customer service performance at DWP.

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

1. 2021-22 Employee Compensation Adjustment 32,329 - 42,403
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $32,329
Related Costs: $10,074
2. 2022-23 Employee Compensation Adjustment 15,887 - 20,245
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $15,887
Related Costs: $4,358
3. Salary Step and Turnover Effect (5,573) - (7,310)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($5,573)
Related Costs: ($1,737)

Deletion of One-Time Services
4. Deletion of One-Time Salary Funding (60,361) - (60,361)
Delete one-time Salaries General funding.
SG: ($60,361)

TOTAL Public Accountability and Ratepayer Advocate (17,718) -

D 2021-22 Program Budget 3,347,410 9
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special (17,718) -
2022-23 PROGRAM BUDGET 3,329,692 9

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