Yesterday, Governor Cuomo directed the state Inspector General to immediately conduct an audit of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) due to concerns that LIPA may be unfairly raising rates, intentionally evading oversight, and overbilling customers by millions of dollars.

At the Governor's direction, the Inspector General will do a swift and thorough review to ensure that LIPA's methods for setting rates are legal and fair.

Click here to learn more about Governor Cuomo's action to protect the millions of Long Island ratepayers.

Long Islanders already pay among the highest electric rates in the nation. Any further rate increases should always be the path of last resort