Yes, complaints and petitions submitted by members prompted the Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) to open an investigation into several electric cooperatives across the state—including Petit Jean—to ensure that rates are just and reasonable.
That investigation has since been closed, and the PSC found that our rates meet the required standards. You can view the official findings by visiting the PSC website and reviewing the public dockets related to this matter.
In addition to that review, Petit Jean has undergone several audits this year:
- An independent financial audit
- A review by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
- An audit by the State Workers’ Compensation Commission
- All audits resulted in clean opinions, with no findings or issues. We’re happy to provide copies of these reports upon request.
We don’t fear oversight—we welcome it. That’s part of being accountable in a democratic, member-led system. (Principle 2: Democratic Member Control)