Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 15849
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
HATTIESBURG, MS394045849
D Employer identification number

64-0367992
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 771,868,875
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAMES COMPTON
PO BOX 15849
HATTIESBURG,MS394045849
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 12 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://WWW.SMEPA.COOP/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1941
M State of legal domicile: MS
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE AND TRANSMIT THROUGH GENERATION AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY TO 11 MEMBER OWNER COOPERATIVES, EACH SERVING RETAIL CONSUMERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 405
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 766,642,929 771,844,531
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 40,007 24,344
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 766,682,936 771,868,875
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 101,000 70,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 29,388,000 42,513,099
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 34,298,536 35,224,299
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 702,895,400 694,061,477
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 766,682,936 771,868,875
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,393,255,444 1,893,954,393
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,155,530,175 1,613,716,025
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 237,725,269 280,238,368
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PROVIDE AND TRANSMIT THROUGH GENERATION AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY TO 11 MEMBER OWNER COOPERATIVES, EACH SERVING RETAIL CONSUMERS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY TO MEMBER COOPERATIVES. THE 11 MEMBER COOPERATIVES PROVIDE SERVICE TO MORE THAN 400,000 METERS IN MISSISSIPPI. SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC AND THE 11 MEMBER SYSTEMS ARE CONSUMER-OWNED, NON-PROFIT BUSINESSES. DURING 2012 SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC PROVIDED MEMBER SYSTEMS WITH 9,837,766 MWH OF ENERGY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
405
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
754,507,654
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
17,336,877
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
22
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
22
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletRAYMOND HALEY7037 HWY 49 NHATTIESBURGMS39401 (601) 268-2083
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) BILLY BERRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.20
.......................   		X           16,800 0 0
(2) ROY C GRAFE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.20
.......................   		X           16,800 0 0
(3) WILLIAM H HARDIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       22,400 0 0
(4) HARVEY LEE HEDEGAARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.30
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(5) KEITH W HURT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 7.00
.......................   		X           17,600 0 0
(6) CHARLES A LOPEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           8,800 0 0
(7) DON JORDAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.40
.......................   		X   X       24,000 0 0
(8) WA KENDRICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.80
.......................   		X           12,800 0 0
(9) GREG KITCHENS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.90
.......................   		X           12,000 0 0
(10) MACK MAULDIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.60
.......................   		X   X       23,200 0 0
(11) PERCY MCCAA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 6.20
.......................   		X           22,400 0 0
(12) JOHN W MOSLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 6.30
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(13) BOB OCCHI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.10
.......................   		X           21,600 0 0
(14) GORDON REDD JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.90
.......................   		X           9,600 0 0
(15) JOHN B REED........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           16,000 0 0
(16) RW ROBERTSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.50
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(17) JOE SHELTON III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.70
.......................   		X           3,200 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) CH SHELTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.20
.......................   		X           20,800 0 0
(19) JERRY LAMAR SISCO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.40
.......................   		X           16,000 0 0
(20) RANDY SMITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.20
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(21) WILLIAM D SMITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 7.00
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(22) LOUIS S THOMPSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................   		X           18,400 0 0
(23) RANDY WALLACE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.80
.......................   		X           17,600 0 0
(24) HENRY C WATERER JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 9.50
.......................   		X   X       32,000 0 0
(25) JAMES COMPTON........................................................................
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO
 50.00
.......................   		    X       772,266 0 137,587
(26) RAYMOND HALEY........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       233,790 0 82,385
(27) MARCUS WARE........................................................................
ASST. GENERAL MANAGER
 50.00
.......................   		      X     276,529 0 100,039
(28) NATHAN BROWN........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 50.00
.......................   		      X     264,181 0 115,242
(29) TERRY LEE........................................................................
CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		        X   198,595 0 141,421
(30) JAMES B EDWARDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR, GENERATION RESOURCES
 68.00
.......................   		        X   185,704 0 52,172
(31) BRAD WOLFE........................................................................
CHIEF POWER DELIVERY
 40.00
.......................   		        X   182,933 0 55,930
(32) ROGER SMITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF WHOLESALE SERVICES
 45.00
.......................   		        X   154,435 0 90,712
(33) JERRY PIERCE........................................................................
DIR. TRANSMISSION CONSTRUC
 40.00
.......................   		        X   141,577 0 43,656
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,834,010 0 819,144
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet27
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERINGPO BOX 411883KANSAS CITYMO641411883 ENGINEERING & CAP PROJ MGT 12,982,487
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY2626 MIDWEST COURTCHAMPAIGNIL61822 MICROWAVE NETWORK CONST. 9,680,686
GENERAL ELECTRICPO BOX 643449PITTSBURGPA15264 REPOWERING PROJECT EQUIP 7,838,837
THE SAXON GROUP790 BROGDON RDSUWANEEGA30024 REPOWER PROJ CONST SVC 6,281,481
URS CORPORATIONPO BOX 201008AUSTINTX787201088 ENG, PROC. CONST, PLANT UPGR 3,811,219
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet62
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a REVENUE FROM MEMEBERS 221000 754,507,654 754,507,654    
b PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS 221000 11,148,334 11,148,334    
c REVENUE FROM NON-MEMBERS 221000 6,031,120 6,031,120    
d BYPRODUCT SALES & ROYALTIES 221000 157,423 157,423    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 771,844,531
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet        
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   24,344
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   0
c Gain or (loss)   24,344
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 24,344 24,344    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 771,868,875 771,868,875 0 0
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 70,000  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members 42,513,099  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,353,678      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 22,564,293      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,032,672      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,053,252      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,220,404      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 514,760      
c Accounting ........... 254,418      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 92,877      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 693,800      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 82,175      
13 Office expenses ....... 1,416,516      
14 Information technology ...... 575,523      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 337,091      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 43,807,572      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 47,460,780      
23 Insurance .............. 2,090,366      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a POWER PURCH FOR RESALE 426,055,290      
b COAL, NAT. GAS, NUCLEAR 108,088,510      
c GENERATION PLANT O & M 31,179,085      
d TRANS SYSTEM O & M 24,607,554      
e All other expenses 6,805,160      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 771,868,875      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 2,375,884 1 19,479,282
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 30,360,985 2 2,684,384
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 62,407,533 4 64,512,604
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 65,279,626 8 97,205,836
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 94,358,451 9 70,598,245
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,109,278,385
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 693,689,614 1,083,252,313 10c 1,415,588,771
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 55,126,116 13 223,696,338
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 94,536 15 188,933
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,393,255,444 16 1,893,954,393
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 84,350,487 17 68,209,945
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 55,605,000 20 51,125,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 757,012,846 23 856,839,441
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 43,725,000 24 451,562,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 214,836,842 25 185,979,639
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,155,530,175 26 1,613,716,025
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..............   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........ 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 237,725,269 32 280,238,368
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 237,725,269 33 280,238,368
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,393,255,444 34 1,893,954,393
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
771,868,875
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
771,868,875
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
0
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
237,725,269
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
42,513,099
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
280,238,368
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

64-0367992
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   35,329,436 35,329,436
b Buildings ................   298,629,170 151,829,223 146,799,947
c Leasehold improvements ............   6,144,442 2,144,038 4,000,404
d Equipment ................   1,629,427,694 478,626,865 1,150,800,829
e Other .................   139,747,643 61,089,488 78,658,155
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,415,588,771
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) MISSISSIPPI POWER CO. KEMPER PROJECT DEPOSIT 162,526,390 C
(2) CAPITAL TERM CERTIFICATES 6,250,764 C
(3) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2,795,802 C
(4) DEBT SERVICE RESERVE 4,844,481 C
(5) NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING TRUST 43,219,731 F
(6) CAPITAL STOCK 1,370,784 C
(7) OTHER 2,688,386 C


Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 223,696,338
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 2,074,599
DEFINED MEDICAL PLAN FOR RETIREES 8,722,600
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING OBLIGATION (ARO) 53,152,305
DEFERRED CREDITS - GAS HEDGING 17,153,640
DEFERRED CREDITS - POWER COST ADJUSTMENT 21,786,477
DEFERRED CREDIT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 3,878,495
DEFERRED CREDIT - CLEAN AIR ALLOWANCES UTILIZED 1,289,671
POWER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT FUND 25,000,000
MEMBER ENERGY PREPAYMENTS 43,343,954
MEDICAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS 2,422,192
DEFERRED INTEREST INCOME-MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY DEPOSIT 6,242,169
UNREALIZED GAIN-DECOMMISSIONING TRUST FUND 913,537
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 185,979,639
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 760,696,197
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 760,696,197
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 11,172,678
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 11,172,678
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 771,868,875
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 718,183,097
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 718,183,097
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 53,685,778
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 53,685,778
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 771,868,875
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   INCLUDED ON SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   INCLUDED ON SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
    PART XI LINE 4 (B) DESCRIPTION: FORM 990 REVENUE INCLUDES NET GAIN ON ASSET SALES. AUDITED FINANCIALS INCLUDE THIS $24,344 AS A "CONTRA-EXPENSE". AUDITED FINANCIALS INCLUDE INTEREST INCOME AND PATRONAGE CAPITAL INCOME AS SEPARATE LINE ITEMS FOLLOWING OPERATING EXPENSES: FORM 990 INCLUDES THIS AMOUNT, $11,148,334, IN REVENUES. PART XII LINE 4(B) PART XIII DESCRIPTION: SEE EXPLANATION FOR PART XII ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY, 2012 ANNUAL NET MARGIN ON AUDITED FINANCIALS IS REPORTED AS EXPENSE ON FORM 990 SINCE THE MARGINS ARE ALLOCATED BACK TO MEMBERS AS PATRONAGE CAPITAL ($42,513,100).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
64-0367992
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) SOU DELTA PLANNING & DEV
PO BOX 1776
GREENVILLE,MS38702 		64-0466158 501(C)(3) 5,000       LINEMAN TRAINING SCHOOL
(2) COMPETITIVE EDGE
1 CONVENTION CENTER PLAZA
HATTIESBURG,MS39401 		20-5162135 501(C)(3) 10,000       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(3) STRINGER'S INTERNATIONAL & CROP P
PO BOX 250
CLARKSDALE,MS38614 		64-0134798 501(C)(12) 15,000       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(4) BF SMITH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 257
STONEVILLE,MS38776 		64-0146265 501(C)(3) 25,000       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(5) AREA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
PO BOX 751
HATTIESBURG,MS39403 		64-0219645 501(C)(12) 15,000       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(6)  

 
  		          ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT












2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
3
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES REQUESTS, SUBSEQUENT TO SCREENING BY MEMBER SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL ENHANCE OR STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN MEMBER SYSTEM AREAS. THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION BOARD APPROVES THESE REQUESTS PRIOR TO DISBURSEMENT.
  PART II - ITEM 3: SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION ISSUED PAYMENT TO COAHOMA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION, A MEMBER DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE. COAHOMA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION IN TURN ISSUED PAYMENT TO THE ENTITY DENOTED IN COLUMN 1(A). EIN, ADDRESS, AND IRC SECTION REPORTED IN PART II ARE THOSE FOR COAHOMA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION.
  PART II - ITEM 4: SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION ISSUED PAYMENT TO DELTA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION, A MEMBER DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE. DELTA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION IN TURN ISSUED PAYMENT TO THE ENTITIES DENOTED IN COLUMN 1(A). EIN, ADDRESS, AND IRC SECTON REPORTED IN PART II ARE THOSE FOR DELTA ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION.
  PART II - ITEM 5: SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION ISSUED PAYMENT TO PEARL RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION, A MEMBER DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE. PEARL RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION IN TURN ISSUED PAYMENT TO THE ENTITIES DENOTED IN COLUMN 1(A). EIN, ADDRESS, AND IRC SECTON REPORTED IN PART II ARE THOSE FOR PEARL RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

64-0367992
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)JAMES COMPTONGENERAL MANAGER/CEO (i)
(ii)		 463,943
0 		51,266
0 		257,057
0 		122,684
0 		14,903
0 		909,853
0 		0
0
(2)RAYMOND HALEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 218,405
0 		10,703
0 		4,682
0 		68,853
0 		13,532
0 		316,175
0 		0
0
(3)MARCUS WAREASST. GENERAL MANAGER (i)
(ii)		 263,847
0 		10,861
0 		1,821
0 		85,675
0 		14,364
0 		376,568
0 		0
0
(4)NATHAN BROWNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 249,828
0 		11,356
0 		2,997
0 		101,464
0 		13,778
0 		379,423
0 		0
0
(5)TERRY LEECHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 185,239
0 		8,099
0 		5,257
0 		128,383
0 		13,038
0 		340,016
0 		0
0
(6)JAMES B EDWARDSDIRECTOR, GENERATION RESOURCES (i)
(ii)		 174,094
0 		6,559
0 		5,051
0 		39,492
0 		12,680
0 		237,876
0 		0
0
(7)BRAD WOLFECHIEF POWER DELIVERY (i)
(ii)		 173,018
0 		7,604
0 		2,311
0 		43,106
0 		12,824
0 		238,863
0 		0
0
(8)ROGER SMITHDIRECTOR OF WHOLESALE SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 146,394
0 		4,993
0 		3,048
0 		78,158
0 		12,554
0 		245,147
0 		0
0
(9)JERRY PIERCEDIR. TRANSMISSION CONSTRUC (i)
(ii)		 136,799
0 		2,768
0 		2,010
0 		36,342
0 		7,314
0 		185,233
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III SEE 409A DOCUMENT CORRECTION STATEMENT ATTACHED TO RETURN
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

64-0367992
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION CONSISTS OF 2 DIRECTORS FROM EACH OF THE 11 MEMBER NONPROFIT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES THAT OWN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER FOR A TOTAL OF 22 DIRECTORS. ONE OF 2 DIRECTORS SERVING ON SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE MEMBER COOPERATIVE AND THE OTHER IS A DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MEMBER COOPERATIVE. THUS THE GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR FROM EACH MEMBER COOPERATIVE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER WHILE SERVING AS DIRECTORS FOR SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 SEE RESPONSE TO PART VI SECTION A QUESTION 2 ABOVE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A SEE RESPONSE TO PART VI SECTION A QUESTION 2 ABOVE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE 2012 FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF THE RETURN.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ENFORCEMENT - DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY COMPLETE, AND SIGN, A QUESTIONNAIRE RELATIVE TO INDEPENDENCE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, ETC.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 A SALARY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN 2012 BY AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY. FIVE SIMILARLY SIZED GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES WERE SURVEYED. THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WERE SURVEYED: GENERAL MANAGER/CEO, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OF TRANSMISSION, AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS PROVIDED THE SALARY SURVEY RESULTS. THE BOARD DETERMINES THE SALARY FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO. THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO UTILIZED THE SURVEY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ADVISES THE BOARD OF AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY INCREASE AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MINUTES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 RECEPTIONISTS HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. A FORM IS UTILIZED FOR PARTIES REQUESTING A COPY OF THE FORM 990. THIS FORM ADVISES REQUESTING PARTIES THAT PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON RECEIPT OF COPYING FEES (ALSO SPECIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE WERE NO CHANGES IN THESE PROCESS FOR THE 2012 TAX YEAR.
OTHER CHANGE IN ASSET OR FUND BALANCE FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES, OR NET MARGIN, IS ALLOCATED TO THE 11 MEMBER COOPERATIVES BASED ON SALES. THIS IS ONLY AN ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL. NO ACTUAL PAYMENT IS MADE TO THE MEMBERS. THIS ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL IS SHOWN AS A FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE IN PART IX, NUMBER 4, PER FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS EFFECTIVE FOR 2012 REPORTING. SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL AS AN EXPENSE FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING.
STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION XII.B OF IRS NOTICE 2010-6 409A DOCUMENT CORRECTION UNDER SEC. IV.B, VII.C & VII.E OF NOTICE 2010-6 SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION (THE TAXPAYER)HEREBY ATTACHES TO ITS 2012 FORM 990 THIS STATEMENT CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION XII.B OF IRS NOTICE 2010-6: (1) THE NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE SERVICE PROVIDER) AND THE DOCUMENT FAILURES AFFECTING THE SERVICE PROVIDER ARE: JAMES N. COMPTON IV.B, VII.C AND VII.E (2) THE NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH SUCH FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED ARE (A) THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WITH JAMES N. COMPTON, EMPLOYEE (FAILURES CORRECTED UNDER SECTIONS IV.B, VII.C AND VII.E); AND (B) THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION DEFERRED COMPENSATION PENSION RESTORATION PLAN (FAILURE CORRECTED UNDER SECTION VII.E). (3) EACH DOCUMENT FAILURE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CORRECTION UNDER THE TERMS OF NOTICE 2010-6 AND IS CORRECTED UNDER SECTIONS IV.B, VII.C AND VII.E THEREOF, AS APPLICABLE. THE TAXPAYER HAS TAKEN ALL ACTIONS REQUIRED AND OTHERWISE MET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR CORRECTION OF EACH DOCUMENT FAILURE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012, THE LAST DAY OF THE TAXPAYER TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE CORRECTION IS MADE. THE DATE OF CORRECTION OF EACH DOCUMENT FAILURE IS APRIL 3, 2012. NO EVENT CAUSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AMOUNT IN INCOME UNDER SECTION 409A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE CODE), BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER HAS OCCURRED. (4) THE COMBINED PRESENT VALUE OF THE AMOUNT INVOLVED IN EACH DOCUMENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS IV.B, VII.C AND VII.E OF NOTICE 2010-6 IS APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($251,231.80) AS OF APRIL 3, 2012. NO AMOUNT IS REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED BY THE TAXPAYER AS INCLUDIBLE IN INCOME UNDER SECTION 409A(A) OF THE CODE AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND NO PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNT INVOLVED IN EACH DOCUMENT FAILURE IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN INCOME UNDER SECTION 409A(A) OF THE CODE AS PART OF THE CORRECTION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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