Case Study: Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority achieves streamlined reporting and online billing with MIP Fund Accounting

Building an Efficient Solution Through Combined Accounting and Utility Billing Systems

Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority, which serves about 13,000 customers across parts of three South Carolina counties, was using a custom AS/400 accounting system that required programmers to run reports and relied on manual data manipulation. Finance Director Phillip Allison sought a modern, user-friendly solution with flexible reporting and the ability to accept credit card payments outside the office, and selected MIP Fund Accounting together with CUSI Utility Billing to replace the legacy system.

MIP Fund Accounting, paired with CUSI Utility Billing, delivered an integrated accounting and utility billing solution that enabled digital invoicing and online payments, one‑click transaction imports from billing to accounting, and fast, accurate in‑house financial reporting. The change eliminated frequent programmer requests, reduced manual billing work, improved reporting capabilities, and provided stronger vendor support — outcomes MIP Fund Accounting helped the Authority achieve while streamlining day‑to‑day operations.

Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority

Phillip Allison

Finance Director