The Board is required to engage a certified public accountant to conduct an annual examination of the Commission's affairs and report the findings to the Governor and the Auditor of Public Accounts.

Included in the operating expenses are the fund transfers that represent the amounts the Commission will transfer to the Labor Cabinet and the Uninsured Employers' Fund for those programs statutorily supported by assessments.

The Commission maintains a diverse financial long-term investment portfolio and has an agreement with the Office of Financial Management, within the Finance and Administration Cabinet, for short-term overnight investment advantages.

The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $26,900 in fiscal year 2027 and $55,300 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028.

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