Dive Summary:

• Salaries at the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles were found to be above average, according to a report by PA Consulting, which was hired by the city.
• The City Council in L.A. is voting on Tuesday on whether or not to raise rates.
• The report supports rate increases, while also recommending labor cost reductions.

From the article:

A consulting firm hired by Los Angeles says the salaries at the city's Department of Water and Power are significantly higher than what is paid at other public and private utilities. ...