UCAN failed to comply with the Intervenor Compensation Program [1] Guidelines by improperly modifying the submitted PDF and MS Word versions of the compensation request form, combining several days’ tasks in one time record entry, and allocating the amount of time spent on the task in 15 minute intervals. Therefore, the Commission disallows 2 hours from 2018 claim preparation. Kelly’s UCAN staff sought compensation for $118.00 of non-compensable [2] expenses (meals, hotel charges, etc...). These claimed expenses are disallowed: 1/25/17 Gershunov Oak Room Charge $48.00 – 1/26/17 Gershunov In Room Dining Charge $35.00 – 1/27/17 Gershunov In Room Dining Charge $35.00 – [3] The Commission notes that bulk printing rates are available for less than the cost quoted by UCAN. UCAN paid $0.49 per legal page and $0.14 per standard page as well as computer usage fees. Many options are available for printing at $0.10 per page, and as such, UCAN’s printing and photocopying costs have been reduced by $91.43 to reflect current and reasonable pricing. PART IV: OPPOSITIONS AND COMMENTS Within 30 days after service of this Claim, Commission Staff or any other party may file a response to the Claim (see § 1804(c)) A. Opposition: Did any party oppose the Claim? No B. Comment Period: Was the 30-day comment period waived Yes (see Rule 14.6(c)(6))? FINDINGS OF FACT Network has made a substantial contribution to Utility Consumers’ Action D.17-11-033. The requested hourly rates for Utility Consumers’ Action Network’s representatives, as adjusted herein, are comparable to market rates paid to experts and advocates having comparable training and experience and offering similar services. The claimed costs and expenses, as adjusted herein, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
[1] UCAN failed to comply with the Intervenor Compensation Program Guidelines by improperly modifying the submitted PDF and MS Word versions of the compensation request form, combining several days’ tasks in one time record entry, and allocating the amount of time spent on the task in 15 minute intervals. Therefore, the Commission disallows 2 hours from Kelly’s 2018 claim preparation. [2] UCAN staff sought compensation for $118.00 of non-compensable expenses (meals, hotel charges, etc...). These claimed expenses are disallowed: 1/25/17 Gershunov – Oak Room Charge $48.00 1/26/17 Gershunov – In Room Dining Charge $35.00 1/27/17 Gershunov – In Room Dining Charge $35.00 [3] The Commission notes that bulk printing rates are available for less than the cost quoted by UCAN. UCAN paid $0.49 per legal page and $0.14 per standard page as well as computer usage fees. Many options are available for printing at $0.10 per page, and as such, UCAN’s printing and photocopying costs have been reduced by $91.43 to reflect current and reasonable pricing. PART IV: OPPOSITIONS AND COMMENTS Within 30 days after service of this Claim, Commission Staff or any other party may file a response to the Claim (see § 1804(c)) A. Opposition: Did any party oppose the Claim? No B. Comment Period: Was the 30-day comment period waived (see Rule 14.6(c)(6))? Yes FINDINGS OF FACT Utility Consumers’ Action Network has made a substantial contribution to D.17-11-033. The requested hourly rates for Utility Consumers’ Action Network’s representatives, as adjusted herein, are comparable to market rates paid to experts and advocates having comparable training and experience and offering similar services. The claimed costs and expenses, as adjusted herein, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.