Central Alabama Water Audit Uncovers Internal Failures

State Audit Uncovers Allegations of Misconduct at Birminghams Water UtilityA recent state examination of Birminghams regional water utility, now called Central Alabama Water, has revealed allegations of internal failures, improper payments, and bidding irregularities. The report, requested by the new board, claims the former Birmingham Water Works Board lacked safeguards against theft and waste, citing at least two known incidents of employee theft. The new leadership embraces these findings, but former board members reject them as politically motivated and misleading. The utility has confirmed copper theft incidents, and former board members question the timing and scope of the review. The new CEO, Jeffrey Thompson, has removed all senior executives from the former board, which could result in significant financial costs for the utility and its ratepayers. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.