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New York State Public Service Commission Approves Amendment to Focused Operations Audit

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The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) has issued a regulatory document approving an amendment to a focused operations audit of the management incentive compensation programs of 17 electric, gas, and water utilities in the state. The audit, initiated on February 13, 2025, is being conducted by Overland Consulting, Inc. to examine the effectiveness and efficacy of peer group studies used as benchmarks for utility-specific compensation programs. The amendment modifies the agreement between the Utilities, Overland, and the Department, allowing for the submission of draft and final reports to be extended from April and May 2026 to August and September 2026, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Public Service Commission approved an amendment to a focused operations audit of 17 electric, gas, and water utilities in the state.
  • The audit, initiated on February 13, 2025, is being conducted by Overland Consulting, Inc. to examine the effectiveness and efficacy of peer group studies used as benchmarks for utility-specific compensation programs.
  • The amendment modifies the agreement between the Utilities, Overland, and the Department, allowing for the submission of draft and final reports to be extended from April and May 2026 to August and September 2026, respectively.
  • The proposed amendment increases the professional fees from $1,830,225 to $2,194,725, which has been approved by the Commission.
  • The audit is focused on management incentive compensation programs, including executive and non-executive compensation.
  • The Commission has selected Overland Consulting, Inc. to perform the audit, and the Non-Disclosure Agreement and the signed contract were filed in DMM on June 6, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 17 electric, gas, and water utilities are undergoing the focused operations audit.
  • The audit was initiated on February 13, 2025.
  • The proposed deadline for submitting the final report has been extended from May 2026 to September 2026.
  • The proposed compensation limit for professional fees has been increased from $1,830,225 to $2,194,725.
  • Overland Consulting, Inc. has requested to amend the compensation limit to cover professional fees associated with the Final Work Plan modifications and the extended period of the engagement.

Sources:

  • Commission Case 25-M-0043 - Re: Case 25-M-0043, In the Matter of a Focused Operations Audit to Examine Management Incentive Compensation Programs at Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities (10/09/2025)

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