Report 2013-126 Recommendation 9 Responses

Report 2013-126: Antelope Valley Water Rates: Various Factors Contribute to Differences Among Water Utilities (Release Date: July 2014)

Recommendation #9 To: Palmdale Water District

To show water customers that they are attempting to keep rates reasonable, Palmdale Water District should maintain documentation to demonstrate any cost savings expected or achieved as a result of its cost-saving efforts.

6-Month Agency Response

Managers and Supervisors have been directed as policy and practice to track and report cost savings achievements

• Completion Date: January 2015
• Response Date: January 2015

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Fully Implemented

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60-Day Agency Response

The District has entered into an agreement with a company to monitor the performance of the Wind Turbine which will track the amount of energy produced.

• Estimated Completion Date: 09/30/14
• Response Date: August 2014

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Partially Implemented

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All Recommendations in 2013-126

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.