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BPU selects auditor to review Universal Service Fund lifeline calculations
Summary
The Board of Public Utilities approved staff's recommendation to select an auditor to review utilities' calculations and the administrative handling of the Universal Service Fund lifeline program, voting unanimously on Oct. 8, 2025.
The Board of Public Utilities voted Oct. 8 to approve staff's recommendation to select an auditor to review utilities' calculations related to the Universal Service Fund (USF) lifeline program.
Alice, speaking for staff, said the audit will include a review of utilities' USF lifeline budget process, rates, administrative expenses and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' administrative budget process and expenditures in its role as USF administrator. "Staff recommends that the board approves staff's recommendation consistent with the discussion and executive session," Alice said.
The motion to approve the recommendation was moved and seconded and passed on roll call. The transcript records affirmative votes from Commissioner Crystal DeLou (Yes), Commissioner Bange (Yes) and the board president (recorded in the transcript as 'Goldsado') (Yes).
The board did not specify the auditor's name in the open session. Staff framed the approval as consistent with matters discussed in executive session; the public record notes the vote but not details that were discussed behind closed doors. Next steps include staff coordinating the auditor onboarding and scope as described in the staff recommendation.
The board's action was taken as part of the consent agenda and recorded as approved during the Oct. 8 meeting.
