In The News 19 December 2012

Inspector general finds wrongdoing by ODOT workers, suppliers

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The Ohio inspector general has released a report of investigation finding wrongful acts by Ohio Department of Transportation employees and a pattern of corrupt activity by department of transportation equipment suppliers who conspired to rig the bidding process for the sale and purchase of traffic equipment.

In a statement, Ohio Inspector General Randall Meyer said, “The suppliers involved in this case conspired to illegally control the bidding process to their benefit and to the detriment of Ohio taxpayers.

"The investigation also revealed that several employees at the Ohio Department of Transportation were fully aware of what was happening and passively stood by. The good news today is that a number of the suppliers have been brought to justice and are standing before a judge in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court.”

The inspector general went on to acknowledge the joint assistance of other agencies in the investigation.

“In addition to the valuable work provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Office, I also want to express my appreciation to Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Deters.”

Ohio Inspector General Report of Investigation file number 2008-332 is now available at: http://watchdog.ohio.gov/Investigations/2012Investigations.aspx

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