Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) Profile

The Office of Injured Employee Counsel assists injured workers navigating the workers’ compensation system by providing guidance, advocacy, and dispute-resolution support. The office ensures access to benefits and helps individuals understand their rights.

Office of Injured Employee Counsel Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Jessica Barta — Public Counsel
GOVERNING STATUTE

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$10,601,692$10,601,693
General Revenue$0$0
GR – Dedicated$10,601,692$10,601,693
Federal Funds$0$0
Other Funds$0$0
Number of FTEs169.8169.8

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel

Committee NameLink
House Trade, Workforce, and Economic DevelopmentView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Business and CommerceView
Senate FinanceView

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