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Lawmakers press for audits and oversight, question housing 'ladder' initiative and emergency no‑bid contracts
Summary
Several House members urged audits and transparency, citing concerns about emergency no‑bid contracts and the state's housing initiatives; Representative Cochran called for follow-up on contracts issued after emergency proclamations and referenced an auditor's warning about improper invoices related to homelessness programs.
A series of standing committee reports prompted floor remarks calling for increased oversight of emergency procurements, audits of housing programs and careful use of state resources.
Representative Cochran urged the legislature to pursue audits and stronger accountability, noting that emergency declarations should not become “a blank check.” Cochran referenced no‑bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations…
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