After months of intense public scrutiny and multiple investigations uncovered potential fraud, King County now plans to pull in law enforcement and the state auditor to address suspicions of financial misdeeds by contractors.
A recent investigation by the county’s independent ombuds found instances of “likely” fraud, waste or abuse by contractors. The agency plans to share its findings with the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
The ombuds will also refer “possible fraud, forgery or attempted theft of funds” for potential criminal investigation, according to the investigative report released Tuesday…