Gov. Henry appoints auditor as stimulus watchdog
Gov. Brad Henry has appointed state Auditor and Inspector Steve Burrage as the cop who will keep track of federal stimulus money in Oklahoma.
“In light of the size and scope of the stimulus package, complete transparency is essential to ensure public confidence,” said the governor. “Oklahoma taxpayers need and deserve to know how every dollar will be spent in our state. By posting all information on the web and having the auditor oversee the process, we can bolster public trust and ensure an informed citizenry.”
Apparently, the state will use its existing Open Books site to add a section for stimulus transparency.
–Paul
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Sallie, interesting point. I’m sure the Legislature has its own ideas about stimulus oversight, so there might be an avenue there for some additional oversight.
[...] The Web site fulfills the transparency side of the equation. Henry last week appointed state Auditor and Inspector Steve Burrage to oversee stimulus spending in the state. [...]
So who is going to watch sneaky, money grubbing Henry? Fox in a well known henhouse.