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International Boundary and Water Commission Employees Residing in Federal Housing Should Not Receive Electricity at Reduced Rates

RCED-84-172 Published: Aug 16, 1984. Publicly Released: Aug 16, 1984.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed and compared the electricity rate charges of employees of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) who operate Falcon Dam and live in government-owned housing in Falcon Village, Texas, with the electricity rate charges of other government workers living in Falcon Village.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico The Commissioner, IBWC, should notify the Medina Electric Cooperative of the contents of this letter and work with them to ensure that cooperative action is taken to begin charging IBWC employees residing at Falcon Village and Amistad the rate paid by other federal employees residing in government-owned housing and private residences in the area.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Comparative analysisElectric energyFederal employeesGovernment facilitiesUtility ratesPostal service employeesDamsElectricityWorkersHousing