These auditors are behind the times. My local utility surprised me with a $3000 gas bill last year because my meter had apparently been broken for at least 36 m

These auditors are behind the times. My local utility surprised me with a $3000 gas bill last year because my meter had apparently been broken for at least 36 months. The whole process smacked of recession-driven auditing. It's not illegal or even unethical but it sure left a sour taste in my mouth. Edit: My utility company is a local monopoly that is heavily protected by the city.