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Council members are demanding transparency from the Department of Education on over $11 billion in EdTech contracts, questioning whether these investments truly benefit students.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #ProcurementEthics #EdTechImpact #TransparencyInGovernment #NewYorkEducation
Council presses DOE for transparency on EdTech contracts, citing $11+ billion in procurement
Council members said they are reviewing DOE contracts worth '11 plus billion dollars' and pressed for disclosure of procurement terms and evidence that products benefit students before the city scales use of EdTech.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Turtle Mountain School Board is under scrutiny as concerns rise over $5 million in accounts payable and potential conflicts of interest tied to vendor relationships.

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#ND #ProcurementEthics #LocalBusinessSupport #CitizenPortal #NorthDakotaSchools #PublicTrust
Board questions $5.04 million accounts-payable report as member flags vendor ties
Board members pressed administration about the $5,035,479.70 accounts-payable report, naming vendors and asking whether cumulative purchases had bypassed the district's bidding thresholds; one member said repeated payments to related parties could "diminish public trust."
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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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Ethics Committee Questions Investigators on Procurement Process and Relationships
Senate ethics committee discusses procurement issues and omitted findings in testimony.
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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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#TompkinsCounty #NY #ProcurementEthics #CitizenPortal #TompkinsCountyTransit #FTACompliance #DisadvantagedBusiness
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.
citizenportal.ai
March 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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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#TN #CitizenPortal #PublicTrust #ProcurementEthics #GovernmentAccountability
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
citizenportal.ai
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM