Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Raw Water Pipeline Project - Audit

SB 654 requires the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) to hire an independent auditor to review its raw water pipeline project (Contract No. BF1582E91), which extends from Rocky Gorge Pumping Station to Patuxent Water Filtration Plant. The audit must detail the project’s timeline, explain delays beyond its March 2023 completion date, and provide a full cost accounting. The auditor must consult with the Office of Legislative Audits and report findings to relevant legislative committees by October 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the WSSC’s oversight of the pipeline project and aims to clarify project management and spending. The requirement expires automatically on September 30, 2027.