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Union-Tribune Editorial Board calls for audit of MWD The San Diego region’s largest newspaper on July 21 advocated for the State Auditor’s Office to investigate reckless fiscal practices by MWD, which provides water to nearly 19 million people across six Southern California counties. Citing concerns raised by the San Diego County Water Authority, the Editorial Board of The San Diego Union-Tribune said state Auditor Elaine Howle should examine assertions that MWD has overcharged ratepayers, overspent its budget and engaged in unplanned borrowing. “For the millions of people who rely on MWD supplies — and who have seen their rates double over the past decade — the stakes are high. So Elaine Howle, come on down. There’s digging to be done,” the Editorial Board said. Click here to read the full editorial
Union-Tribune Editorial Board calls for audit of MWD The San Diego region’s largest newspaper on July 21 advocated for the State Auditor’s Office to investigate reckless fiscal practices by MWD, which provides water to nearly 19 million people across six Southern California counties.
Citing concerns raised by the San Diego County Water Authority, the Editorial Board of The San Diego Union-Tribune said state Auditor Elaine Howle should examine assertions that MWD has overcharged ratepayers, overspent its budget and engaged in unplanned borrowing.
“For the millions of people who rely on MWD supplies — and who have seen their rates double over the past decade — the stakes are high. So Elaine Howle, come on down. There’s digging to be done,” the Editorial Board said.
Click here to read the full editorial