PEER reviewed selected areas of operation of the Gautier Utility District, a water, sewer, and fire protection district in Jackson County, Mississippi. The district issued bonds to finance construction and acquisition of facilities within the scope of its authority, although the final cost of the project was more than originally estimated. The district violated state laws relative to purchasing, open meetings, and conflict of interest. The district failed to collect all possible revenues and could face a cash flow problem in the future.
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