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Members of the Economic Analysis
and Compliance Section develop and administer an ongoing program of
statistical, economic, and accounting analysis and evaluation of a
telecommunications utility's services, rates, and tariffs. To accomplish
this objective, the section staff reviews financial and rate information filed by telecommunications companies
operating in Alabama. This information includes annual
financial reports, applications for authority to operate in Alabama, tariff
filings, local competition reports, plus resale and interconnection
agreements between companies. The section also conducts audits of regulated companies and
participates in hearings regarding various telecommunications issues before
the Commission.
In addition, the section's staff assists the Commission, consumers, and
telecommunications companies about issues related to rates and tariffs,
including advising the Commission of the effect of proposed tariff revisions
such as changes in rates and/or terms and conditions. Furthermore, these
analysts study the records of regulated companies to ensure compliance with
PSC rules and also must determine whether companies applying for operating
authority in Alabama are financially able to provide service on a long-term
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