Connecticut Senate Bill SB00219

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/19
• Refer: 1/23/19

Caption

An Act Requiring A Financial Audit Of Municipal Electric Energy Cooperatives.

Impact

The impact of SB00219 extends beyond mere compliance with auditing standards; it is expected to foster greater accountability within municipal electric cooperatives. By requiring systematic audits, this bill aims to identify inefficiencies and irregularities in financial practices, potentially leading to improved management and better service delivery to residents. This could also enhance public trust in municipal utilities as they would have to regularly report their financial performance.

Summary

SB00219, also known as the Act Requiring A Financial Audit Of Municipal Electric Energy Cooperatives, is introduced with the intent to enhance transparency and accountability within municipal electric systems. The bill mandates financial audits for municipal electric energy cooperatives covering a preceding five-year period. This aims to ensure that these entities are operating effectively and responsibly, providing residents with a clearer picture of how energy cooperatives manage their funds and resources.

Contention

While the bill has its proponents who argue it is a necessary step toward fiscal responsibility, there may be contention surrounding the extent and implementation of these audits. Some stakeholders may voice concerns about the costs associated with conducting these audits and how it might affect the operational budgets of smaller cooperatives. There could also be debates on what the criteria for the audits will entail and whether they might impose undue burdens on the cooperatives involved.