Corporation Commission
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
ACTUAL ESTIMATE APPROVED
OPERATING BUDGET
Full Time Equivalent Positions 300.9 300.9 300.9 1/
Personal Services 15,658,400 15,906,100 15,919,500
Employee Related Expenditures 6,010,900 6,256,700 6,317,300
Professional and Outside Services 1,292,600 1,021,900 1,021,900
Travel - In State 164,500 225,000 225,000
Travel - Out of State 126,200 151,000 151,000
Other Operating Expenditures 2,955,800 2,960,000 3,070,100
Equipment 255,700 282,000 282,000
OPERATING SUBTOTAL 26,464,100 26,802,700 26,986,800
SPECIAL LINE ITEMS
Corporation Filings, Same-Day Service 0 401,200 402,000 2/
Railroad Safety Inspectors 0 196,600 0
Utilities Audits, Studies, Investigations & Hearings 0 380,000 380,000 3/
AGENCY TOTAL 26,464,100 27,780,500 27,768,800 4/
FUND SOURCES
General Fund 621,000 814,600 620,800
Other Appropriated Funds
Arizona Arts Trust Fund 51,600 50,700 50,700
Investment Management Regulatory and Enforcement 717,600 714,700 718,000
Fund
Public Access Fund 6,222,000 6,713,000 6,771,800
Securities Regulatory and Enforcement Fund 4,964,600 5,038,200 5,115,800
Utility Regulation Revolving Fund 13,887,300 14,449,300 14,491,700
SUBTOTAL - Other Appropriated Funds 25,843,100 26,965,900 27,148,000
SUBTOTAL - Appropriated Funds 26,464,100 27,780,500 27,768,800
Federal Funds 693,500 825,000 825,000
TOTAL - ALL SOURCES 27,157,600 28,605,500 28,593,800
AGENCY DESCRIPTION — The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) was established by Article 15 of the Arizona
Constitution and consists of 5 statewide elected Commissioners, each serving 4-year terms. The commission has 3 primary
responsibilities. The Corporations Division provides public access to corporate annual reports, articles of incorporation, and
corporate status change documents. The Securities Division regulates securities dealers and investment advisers. The
Utilities Division monitors approximately 500 public service corporations operating in Arizona and establishes public utility
rates. Other functions of the commission include inspecting gas pipelines and railroad track.
FOOTNOTES
1/ Includes 2 OF FTE Positions funded from Special Line Items in FY 2020.
2/ The $402,000 appropriated from the Public Access Fund for the Corporation Filings, Same-Day Service line item reverts
to the Public Access Fund established by A.R.S. § 10-122.01 at the end of FY 2020 if the commission has not established a
same-day service pursuant to A.R.S. § 10-122. (General Appropriation Act footnote, as adjusted for statewide
allocations).
3/ This appropriation is a continuing appropriation and is exempt from the provisions of A.R.S. § 35-190, relating to lapsing
of appropriations. (General Appropriation Act Footnote)
4/ General Appropriation Act funds are appropriated as an Operating Lump Sum with Special Line Items by Agency.
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Operating Budget A footnote in the General Appropriation Act specifies that
monies in this line item revert to the Public Access Fund if
The budget includes $26,986,800 and 298.9 FTE Positions the commission has not established a same-day service
in FY 2020 for the operating budget. These amounts pursuant to A.R.S. § 10-122. The fee for same-day and
consist of: next-day services must be determined by a supermajority
vote of the Commissioners. To date, such a fee has not
FY 2020 been set and same-day and next-day services have not
General Fund $620,800 been implemented.
Arizona Arts Trust Fund 50,700
Investment Management Regulatory and 718,000 Railroad Safety Inspectors
Enforcement Fund
Public Access Fund 6,369,800 The budget includes no funding from the General Fund in
Securities Regulatory and Enforcement Fund 5,115,800 FY 2020 for the Railroad Safety Inspectors line item. FY
Utility Regulation Revolving Fund 14,111,700 2020 adjustments are as follows:
FY 2020 adjustments are as follows: Remove One-Time Funding
The budget includes a decrease of $(196,600) from the
Salary Increase General Fund in FY 2020 to remove one-time funding.
The budget includes an increase of $18,500 in FY 2020 for
an employee salary increase. This amount consists of: Laws 2018, Chapter 333 appropriated $196,600 of one-
time funding from the General Fund in FY 2019 for 2
Investment Management Regulatory and 2,900 railroad safety inspector positions. Railroad safety
Enforcement Fund inspectors are responsible for inspecting rail track and rail
Securities Regulatory and Enforcement Fund 15,600 crossings throughout the state for safety and compliance
with state laws.
The budget requires that the increases be allocated for
Securities Division – Special Investigators but does not FY 2019 was the first year of funding for this line item.
specify a percentage amount.
Utilities Audits, Studies, Investigations & Hearings
Statewide Adjustments
The budget includes an increase of $165,600 in FY 2020 The budget includes $380,000 from the Utility Regulation
for statewide adjustments. This amount consists of: Revolving Fund in FY 2020 for Utilities Audits, Studies,
Investigations & Hearings. This amount is unchanged
General Fund 2,800 from FY 2019.
Investment Management Regulatory and 400
Enforcement Fund Monies in this line item allow the commission to hire
Public Access Fund 58,000 outside consultants to provide professional expertise and
Securities Regulatory and Enforcement Fund 62,000 advice to the Utilities Program staff.
Utility Regulation Revolving Fund 42,400
(Please see the Agency Detail and Allocations section.)
Corporation Filings, Same-Day Service
The budget includes $402,000 and 2 FTE Positions from
the Public Access Fund in FY 2020 for Corporation Filings,
Same-Day Service. FY 2020 adjustments are as follows:
Statewide Adjustments
The budget includes an increase of $800 from the Public
Access Fund in FY 2020 for statewide adjustments.
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