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Independent panel finds WESIP management strong but flags shutdown and change‑order risks
Summary
An independent five-member panel told the SFPUC the Water System Improvement Program has robust procedures and capable staff, but highlighted critical risks—system shutdown management, environmental permitting, low-bid change orders, supply-chain and seismic/weather contingencies—and recommended an independent construction audit panel and strengthened reporting.
The commission reviewed the final report from an independent five-member panel that evaluated the Water System Improvement Program (WESIP), a multi-billion-dollar capital program. The panel, led by Russ Stepp, concluded that the PUC has built a robust program with capable staff and appropriate systems but identified several high-priority risks and recommended specific governance and reporting improvements.
Stepp emphasized the program—s strengths—procedures, construction-management tools and experienced staff—but warned the panel—s top risk is the management of water-system…
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