URS

TELECOM & ENERGY BILL AUDITS
More than 80% of our clients have received substantial refunds and realized a significant reduction in recurring costs without compromising service. Here is how they tell the story:

"I have used URS during my tenure with several local governments.
They have secured refunds and reduced costs in every case. In
total, refunds and annual cost reductions have exceeded $45,000."
- County Government, VA

"We have been exceptionally pleased with the telecommunications
audit that UTILITIES REDUCTION SPECIALISTS conducted here at ... County Government. Their representatives were very thorough
and professional with their audit. The direct and indirect actions taken
as a result of their audit are projected to yield almost $300,000 in cost reductions to our yearly operating budget." - County Government, NC

"We at ... Hospital have enjoyed our brief relationship with URS.
So far this year, the expertise of this company has benefited our
hospital with a $35,000 refund (non-recurring). In addition, if all goes
as planned, we are expecting recurring annual savings of another
$59,000. Unlike many other consulting firms our hospital has used,
very little time from our staff was required. Overall, our experience
with URS has been very positive." - NC Hospital

"I would like to thank you and your company for the level of expertise
and professionalism shown during the recent telecom and utilities audit.
I have worked with several groups during my 18-year career, and your team is by far the most knowledgeable and thorough that I have used.
I would welcome the opportunity to be a reference for future
customers." - South Carolina Bank

"URS was able to assist us in identifying $30,458 in telephone cost reductions and $19,472 in one-time refunds. This was an overall benefit
to the County of $30,000 per year in annual costs savings and a
first-year savings of more than $50,000." - County Government, VA

"We have been extremely pleased with our relationship with URS. Due
to this relationship, in the past year we have received more than
$45,000 of credits, achieved recurring annual savings of more than $15,000 and negotiated new communications contracts for the future
with even greater savings. We have found URS personnel to be
extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful and requiring minimal
time from our staff. Based on our experiences, we highly recommend them." - NC Law Firm

"We found URS very effective and thorough in their review of our communications costs. They identified more than $21,600 in billing credits alone. They also provided us information on their contracting strategies that will provide us with even more savings." - NC Hospital

“In 2008, ... Health System had the daunting task of replacing a 20 year-old telephone system. ... understood that a task of this magnitude brought challenges that our staff was not accustom to managing – gathering requirements, system selection, implementation planning, installation, go-live, etc. With this in mind, ... entrusted URS to guide us through the process. URS brought to the project a skill set and knowledge of the telecommunications industry that allowed ... to select and implement an Avaya telephone system – on time and within budget. The professionalism of the URS project team made the project successful for all of the parties involved. Once again thank you to URS for a successful implementation.” - Wisconsin Hospital

CONSULTING SERVICES
URS consultants help our clients make decisions that let them get
more from vendors while they Keep More on their bottom line. Here
is what they say about us:

"The staff at Utilities Reduction Specialists has been extremely professional and thorough in providing service to us. They identified
more than $90,000 in annual cost savings for the credit union. In
addition, their assistance in upgrading our phone system not only
saved us tens of thousands of dollars, it also ensured that the
conversion was among the smoothest of any we've ever been
through." - NC Credit Union

"You guys have been a real lifesaver for our company, assisting us through the murky and, oftentimes treacherous waters of telecommunications contracts and service. Your professionalism and tenacity have netted our company over $50,000 in savings. We could
not have done this without you. The entire team has always been courteous, helpful and responsive, which is something I value in
business relationships." - NC Manufacturer

SALES TAX AUDITS
Many of our clients have successfully taken advantage of our
tax-savings services.

"Tax Reduction Specialists provided a helpful and informative service
for ... County. I found them to be extremely knowledgeable and
enthusiastic about the service they provide. Tax Reduction Specialists
found additional county sales tax revenues and informed our staff of
additional items which met the requirement for refund. ... County
would not have recovered this revenue without the services Tax
Reduction Specialists provided. We would recommend this firm to any
agency wanting to ensure total accountability with regard to claims for
refund for sales tax." - NC County Government