Posted at 6:04 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2006
BWS disputes audit's primary findings
By Robbie Dingeman
Advertiser Staff Writer
"We specifically challenge the audit report's primary conclusion — that the BWS drained its resources on re-engineering projects at the expense of pipeline maintenance," he said.
Lum said some of the data was inaccurate and led the auditor to incorrect conclusions.
He said the audit understates the amount budgeted for pipeline projects by more than $139 million from fiscal year 1999 to 2005.
He said the board also focuses on other fundamental components of the water system and spends money on wells, reservoirs and pumping stations as well as pipelines.
The audit noted an increasing number of water main breaks in recent years, but Lum produced statistics showing a recent decrease in the number of water main breaks.
