Legislative audit faults USU procurement and governance; university pledges reforms An Office of Legislative Auditor General performance audit identified procurement bypass, budgeting and oversight weaknesses at Utah State University that increased institutional risk; USU leadership acknowledged the findings and described a plan to implement the audit's recommendations and tighten presidential approvals and trustee support.

A recent audit revealed that Utah State University’s procurement mismanagement cost the institution a staggering $12 million, prompting urgent calls for reform and accountability at the highest levels.

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Committee approves procurement accountability bill after brief debate Representative Eaves’ HB 3310, described as a Government Accountability and Budget Transparency Act, passed committee on a voice vote with '8 ayes' recorded; sponsor said it strengthens procurement oversight and timely payment to contractors.

The Government Accountability and Budget Transparency Act has just passed committee, promising to enhance procurement oversight and ensure timely payments to contractors in Oklahoma!

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DC Council approves emergency contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA for over $6M Council authorizes payment for Contract No. CW118832 with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc.

The DC Council just approved a $6 million emergency contract to tackle urgent traffic management challenges, sparking a debate on procurement transparency!

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