Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Fiscal Report

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) is funded through an assessment on the intrastate gross receipts of the state’s investorowned utility companies pursuant to Section 4911.18 of the Ohio Revised Code. Total assessments for fiscal year 2008 amounted to $7,959,943 after adjustments.

The OCC assessed 453 utility companies for operating funds for fiscal year 2008. Companies can pass on the cost of supporting the OCC to their customers (less than 3.5 cents of every $100 paid in utility bills).

Operating budget - fiscal year 2008 appropriations

Personnel services $6,348,750
Maintenance and equipment $1,379,250
Consultants and transcripts $770,000
Total $8,498,000

 

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Please Note:

OCC has had to cancel many of its services, including its consumer call center, due to recent budget cuts. We realize you may continue to need assistance with your utility services. OCC's website provides free access to publications and resources.

You may seek assistance with utility complaints from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: 800-686-7826. For complaints about non-utility related services, you may call the Ohio Attorney General at 800-282-0515.

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