Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Metra watchdog: 33 allegations are being investigated - chicagotribune.com

Metra probe possible fraud and mismanagement after disclosure that [Executive Director] Pagano improperly took $475,000 in vacation pay

Metra's newly hired internal watchdog is investigating 33 allegations of possible fraud or misconduct at the agency that tipsters have provided over the past two weeks, officials said Friday

The other 22 allegations were received via e-mail and a phone tip hot line set up on May 26.

The tips involve alleged fraud, waste, mismanagement, malfeasance and other abuses

 

Metra officials also said they are taking further steps to tighten oversight by hiring Chicago accounting firm Blackman Kallick  to assess the agency's internal controls and management.

Metra watchdog: 33 allegations are being investigated - chicagotribune.com

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