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CSWD board says federal investigators are involved after suspected email fraud; independent probe to be hired
Summary
The Chittenden Solid Waste District told commissioners on March 25 that the FBI is involved in an active investigation of a suspected business-email compromise affecting MRF finances; the board voted to pursue an independent outside investigation and to limit internal distribution of related materials pending counsel direction.
The Chittenden Solid Waste District board said March 25 that the suspected business-email compromise affecting the materials recovery facility project has escalated to a federal investigation and that the district is cooperating with the FBI.
Why it matters: Board leaders and staff said the matter could affect financial controls and project oversight for the new MRF and that an independent investigation will be needed to establish scope, root cause and recommended remediation steps.
Sarah Reeves, the district's executive director, told commissioners the issue has moved to federal authorities and that CSWD is supporting…
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