In response to a legislative request, PEER examined the staffing and current status of the Public Service Commission’s Public Utilities Staff, the commission’s use of consultants and outside attorneys, and the selection of and payments to Burkhalter and Associates to audit construction of the Grand Gulf nuclear generating plant and Mississippi Power and Light Company management. PEER took exception to the qualifications and method of selection of the Director of the Public Utilities Staff and one other staff appointment. The report reviews the commission’s decision to select the Burkhalter firm contrary to the recommendation of the Public Utilities Staff.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.