NRRI summary of New York Public Service Commission: Staff investigation of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995 · NRRI Quarterly Bulletin

OSTI ID:381190

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

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
ETHICAL ASPECTS
INVESTIGATIONS
NEW YORK
PUBLIC UTILITIES