Metrolopolitan Opera Selects Troy & Banks to Audit Utility Bills

Energy and telecom consulting firm has saved clients over $100 million

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Metropolitan Opera has selected Troy & Banks to conduct a utility and telecommunications billing audit for its facilities.

Troy & Banks will review the Metropolitan Opera’s complex utility and phone bills going back up to six years. The audits will include a review of gas, electric, and phone bills. Tom Ranallo, President of Troy & Banks, Inc., states that most of these billing mistakes include errors in utility and telecommunication rates, tariffs, and service options. Ranallo states, “Most in-house auditors do not have the time or expertise to carefully review these complex billing issues.”

Under the terms of the contract, Troy & Banks will undertake a systematic review of utility invoices to identify and compute potential billing errors or overpayments made that can be recovered from the appropriate utility provider.

“As energy and telecommunications costs skyrocket, our company helps municipalities and organizations reduce their operating costs by finding cost savings solutions and billing discrepancies,” said Ranallo.  “We have already saved over $100 million for our clients.  We have expanded our core business of auditing utility and telecommunications bills to include energy and telecom expense management solutions.”

“It is an honor to welcome The Metropolitan Opera as a Troy & Banks’ client,” said Ranallo.  “We are excited about the opportunity to help them reduce utility costs and consumption.”

About Troy & Banks, Inc.: Since 1992, Troy & Banks, Inc. has saved its clients over $200 million in utilities and telecommunications costs. The growth of the company has been fueled by contracts with companies such as: New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, Salisbury Hotel, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York Racing Association, Amtrak, Chicago Housing Authority, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., Troy & Banks Inc. serves clients nationwide with representatives in 10 states.  For more information, please call Thomas Ranallo at 1-800-499-8599 or visit www.troybanks.com.

About The Metropolitan Opera: The Metropolitan Opera was founded in 1883 and has become a venue for many artists, including singers, conductors, musicians, and dancers. The Met regularly hosts more than 200 stage performances and entertains more than 80,000 visitors each year. Millions of others are also able to experience The Met with its broadcast offerings. Some of The Met’s other initiatives include a radio broadcast series, “The Met: Live in HD,” a series of performances shown live in high definition in movie theaters worldwide, and a recent partnership with New York’s Lincoln Center Theater.

Superior Group Contracts with Troy & Banks, Inc. to Audit Utility and Telecommunications Bills

Troy & Banks, Inc. to search for overcharges

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Superior Group has contracted with Troy & Banks, Inc. to review past bills for overcharges. Utility and telecommunications to be included in the audit include: electric, gas, water/sewer, local phone, and long distance phone. The statute of limitations in the State of New York will allow Troy & Banks, Inc. to go back up to six years to recover overcharges.

Superior Group provides organizations with flexible staffing solutions, helping them to gain profitability and enhance efficiency. Staff augmentation services place qualified candidates with innovative corporations. The Superior Group benefits the employees because they place workers in positions that match their qualifications and career goals. Specialized programs are also created to meet staffing requirements. Superior Group works closely with their customers to create solutions to cater to their unique needs.

Superior Group was founded in 1957 and today has evolved into several different entities. Each entity serves a specific purpose to combat challenges businesses face. Though headquartered in Williamsville, New York, Superior Group has offices in 21 states. The Superior group has also expanded into Canada, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, they have been recognized with several awards and certifications for their staffing services and project solutions. One of their most prestigious certifications is the WBENC Certification, which is a certification for women-owned businesses. One of their entities, Superior Staffing Services, Inc. is recognized as one of the largest women-owned workforce solution providers in the country.

Tom Ranallo, President of Troy & Banks, Inc. states, “We will now represent Superior Group to review billing information and billing records to check for discrepancies. We look forward to working with Superior Group in order to hopefully recover possible overcharges.”

About Troy & Banks, Inc.: Since 1992, Troy & Banks Inc. has saved its clients over $200 million in utilities and telecommunications costs. The growth of the company has been fueled by national-level contracts with companies such as: Dun & Bradstreet, The American Stock Exchange, Sheraton Hotels, The New York State Police, Pfizer, and Continental Airlines. Headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., Troy & Banks Inc. serves clients nationwide with representatives in 10 states. For more information, please call Thomas Ranallo at 1-800-499-8599 or visit www.troybanks.com.