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Lawmakers press Secretary of State on auto-dealer enforcement, no-bid IT contracts and staff bonuses

5840210 · March 18, 2025
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Senators questioned the Secretary of State's office about sharply rising dealer-compliance and enforcement balances, use of strategic (no-bid) contracting for IT projects, and staff bonuses that include payments to a staff member related to the secretary.

Senators pressed Secretary of State representatives about enforcement activity in the auto-dealer division, the office's use of strategic noncompetitive contracting for IT work, and staff bonuses and related-party staffing decisions.

Presenters said dealer-compliance and enforcement funds have grown in recent years because of increased enforcement activity and because the division has set aside funds for future modernization projects. Committee members said dealers around the state have contacted them saying enforcement stepped up and…

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