Committee adopts TCAT oversight manual and DBE plan, and approves annual financial-disclosure list The committee approved a county purchasing oversight manual for TCAT to address FTA review findings, adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program plan required by the FTA, and adopted the annual list of officers required to file financial-disclosure statements.

Tompkins County is taking major steps to enhance transit compliance and support small businesses with a new oversight manual and updated DBE plan.

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Ethics board narrows Spraggins/Hendricks complaint, schedules hearing on three allegations The Board of Ethical Conduct voted to dismiss three claims from a Department of Law memorandum and to proceed to a fact‑finding hearing on three specific standards‑of‑conduct allegations arising from the redevelopment procurement at the Nashville Speedway. The hearing was tentatively set for Nov. 24, 2025, with parties required to submit witness ro

The Board of Ethical Conduct has narrowed down allegations against a fair-board commissioner, setting the stage for a pivotal hearing in 2025 that could determine the fate of his career.

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Oakland County officials say IT contract to employee-owned firm violated county policy and state law; no county payments made An independent investigation found a contract for IT staffing services was issued to a company owned by a current county employee, creating a policy and statutory violation. County leaders say the contract was suspended and terminated before any invoices were paid; the investigation found no evidence of fraud but disciplinary steps are expected.

An investigation reveals a major violation in Oakland County's IT contract process, involving a company owned by a current county employee—but no payments were made.

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Board Authorizes Self Reporting of Possible Procurement Violations in Arizona School District Board votes to self report potential violations of procurement code and open meeting law.

In a shocking move, the Liberty Elementary District's board voted to terminate their superintendent and self-report potential legal violations, igniting a firestorm of accountability and transparency!

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Senate committee highlights legal violations in procurement contracts signed by Senator Ellsworth Committee outlines significant legal deficiencies in contracts signed by Senator Ellsworth without approval.

Senate President Ellsworth is under fire for allegedly signing contracts without proper approval, raising serious questions about accountability in Montana's government.

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Ethics Committee Questions Investigators on Procurement Process and Relationships Senate ethics committee discusses procurement issues and omitted findings in testimony.

The Montana Senate Ethics Committee is raising serious questions about transparency and conflicts of interest involving Senator Ellsworth and a private entity owner, potentially shaking the foundation of legislative integrity.

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State officials question procurement process behind Ellsworth's executed contracts State officials express concern over legal risks due to improper contract execution by Senator Ellsworth.

Montana legislators are raising alarms over potential legal pitfalls in contracts signed by Senator Ellsworth, questioning the integrity of the state's procurement processes.

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