· Context
Billing audit results not yet released; results expected later in October
As of October 8, 2026, results of the $85,000 external audit of the utility billing system had not been released; ABC 7 Amarillo reported they were expected later in October. Councilmember Les Simpson said he shared residents' frustration and asked customers who believe their bills are wrong to send him copies with their 12-month usage history. The agenda posted for the October 13, 2026 council meeting does not list an item on the billing audit.[1][2][3]
What the sources say
- Pending
ABC 7 Amarillo reported on October 8, 2026 that the results of the $85,000 external utility billing audit had not been released and were expected later in October. The report did not name the audit firm.[1]
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Les Simpson, City Council Place 4: Councilmember Les Simpson said, "I'm frustrated because we don't seem to be getting answers now," asked residents who believe their bills are wrong to send him copies with their 12-month usage history, and said, "I don't think this is happening to all the citizens."[1]
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The Amarillo Tribune reported on September 30, 2026 that a consultant studying the City's water and wastewater rates was also reviewing an internal utility billing audit and was expected to report at an October council meeting.[2]
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The agenda posted October 7, 2026 for the October 13, 2026 City Council regular meeting lists a forensic audit update but no item on the utility billing audit.[3]