NRRI summary of New York Public Service Commission: Staff investigation of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
In June 1995, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) released a Staff investigation of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R). The primary focus of the Staffs investigation was the Corporate Policy and External Affairs Department, a restricted disbursements account, the Internal Auditing Department, and O&R officer malfeasance. The Staffs` investigation uncovered widespread, alleged instances of lax internal controls, unethical and illegal actions, and lavish officer behavior. In addition, the Staff investigated O&R`s internal control and purchasing functions. The Staff proposed a series of recommendations to improve the Company`s internal control, purchasing, ethical, climate and addressed the issue of a New York ratepayer reimbursement. The Staffs findings and recommendations were presented in the form of a report, entitled Staff Investigation of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. This article summarizes the Report.
- OSTI ID:
- 381190
- Journal Information:
- NRRI Quarterly Bulletin, Journal Name: NRRI Quarterly Bulletin Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 16; ISSN NQBUEK; ISSN 8756-632X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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