HB 2676
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for audits of certain utilities.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to require more frequent and comprehensive audits of certain utilities, including electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. Utilities with assets of at least $10 million will be subject to audits that assess management effectiveness, operating efficiency, and compliance with regulations. The bill also establishes a process for management efficiency investigations and mandates the use of independent auditing firms for these audits.
Key provisions
- Utilities with assets of $10 million or more must undergo comprehensive audits.
- Audits must occur at least every three years and assess management performance, operating efficiency, and compliance.
- A management efficiency investigator will periodically examine utility operations.
- Independent auditing firms must perform audits.
- Audit findings must be made public and provided to relevant state offices.
- The commission will direct the management efficiency investigator and may utilize qualified auditors.
- Contracts with auditing firms must cover all audit-related expenses and testimony costs.
- The commission will oversee the work of the independent auditing firms.
Who is affected
- Electric Utilities
- Gas Utilities
- Telephone Utilities
- Water Utilities
- Pennsylvania Residents (through regulation of utilities)
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