What Has NTUA Done to Reduce Costs?
NTUA has controlled costs internally by reducing travel, training, and much needed materials for maintenance. Staffing levels have remained the same for seven years even while our customer base has increased. Capital purchases and overtime have been reduced. Minimal meetings are conducted and confined to Navajo Nation boundaries. Major purchases are carefully reviewed and budgeted within reasonable years. We are doing everything reasonable to control expenses without jeopardizing the reliability of our service. However, the maintenance of our systems cannot be minimized much longer. Utility systems are aging and need renovation. Electrical power capacity has peaked in some areas and needs upgrading to meet the growth demands and sustain reliability.
