Forensic audit finds signs of steering, emergency purchasing and weak oversight in Phase 1 review of Orange County contracts External auditors presented Phase 1 of a forensic audit covering 145 county contracts (about $486 million) and identified patterns including emergency purchases, sole sourcing, and alleged steering of funds to businesses tied to District 1 leadership; they recommended standardized invoicing, stronger ethics rules and further review.

A new forensic audit reveals alarming procurement weaknesses in Orange County, with potential legal implications and systemic reforms on the horizon.

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Board approves contract consolidations and reduced upset limits after projection errors; $11M engineering upset-limit approved The Board of Estimates approved a consolidated locksmith services upset limit after DGS revised an overprojection downward, and approved an $11 million upset-limit agreement with Atkins to support DPW wastewater and consent-decree work. Officials emphasized tighter assumptions, interagency collaboration and building in-house capacity.

Baltimore's Board of Estimates takes a bold step to streamline city contracts, reducing costs and improving oversight while addressing past projection errors!

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DuPage County board members raise alarms about clerk’s office contracts, voting equipment and rising legal fees Several board members criticized the county clerk’s handling of election‑related contracts and ongoing litigation; concerns included Hart InterCivic renewals, a 40‑year moving‑company contract reported in the press, and legal fees paid to defend the clerk.

DuPage County Board members are raising serious concerns over the clerk's management of election contracts and escalating legal fees that could jeopardize federal compliance.

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