- Vermont auditor finds substantial delays, inadequate record-keeping in state paving projects (Vermont Public, 3/17/2023)
- A recent audit of state paving projects in Vermont revealed substantial delays and inadequate record-keeping, particularly in the planning stages of more complex projects. The State Auditor’s Office found that the Agency of Transportation often exceeded cost estimates and completed projects years behind schedule. While simple paving projects were generally completed on time, the audit highlighted the need for improvements in project documentation to address delays and enhance accountability.
- Audit: Eldercare Homes Need More State Oversight (Seven Days, 3/29/2023)
- A state audit in Vermont has found that regulators are not inspecting eldercare homes frequently enough and are too lenient when addressing safety issues that could threaten residents. The audit recommends lawmakers set more stringent rules and highlights shortcomings in oversight, leaving residents vulnerable. The findings align with a 2019 investigation that revealed issues across the eldercare industry in Vermont, an industry subject to light regulation and enforcement compared to nursing homes.
- State auditor finds delays and cost overruns in information technology projects (VTDigger, 5/30/2023)
- A report from the Vermont State Auditor reveals that out of six audited information technology projects undertaken by the Vermont Agency of Digital Services, only one was completed on time and within budget. The report highlights instances of delayed and over-budget projects, such as the Secretary of State’s Office failing to deploy a usable website for its business portal two years after the planned launch. The report emphasizes the need for better measurement of project performance and responsibility in ensuring the proper use of public funds by the Agency of Digital Services.
- Audit finds inadequate state oversight in Vermont’s largest fraud case (Caledonian Record, 3/29/2024)
- A state audit in Vermont revealed inadequate oversight in preventing a major fraud case involving ski area and other development projects funded by foreign investors through a special visa program. The financial scandal, uncovered in 2016, stands as the state’s largest fraud case, impacting Vermont and the economically struggling Northeast Kingdom region. The audit highlighted deficiencies in state monitoring that allowed the fraudulent activities to occur unchecked.
