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WV SB776
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
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Requires all Public Service Districts to undergo independent financial and operational audits every two years, with results reported to the Public Service Commission and made publicly available
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Mandates that Public Service District board members and senior management complete at least six hours of annual continuing education on financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices
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Authorizes the Public Service Commission to conduct scheduled and unannounced inspections of Public Service Districts at least once every three years to evaluate financial stability, service reliability, and infrastructure condition
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Requires Public Service Districts to submit annual reports detailing revenue sources, expenditures, outstanding debts, and infrastructure investment plans, which must be published online for public access
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Grants the Public Service Commission authority to impose fines, require corrective actions, appoint temporary oversight personnel, or mandate management restructuring for districts in chronic non-compliance
Legislative Description
Increasing oversight and regulatory authority of PSC
Public Service Commission
Last Action
To Government Organization
2/5/2026