OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is taking action after an investigation uncovered abuse in Oklahoma’s Weatherization Assistance Program, including at least $663,000 in questioned or unallowable costs tied to a local provider.
Governor Kevin Stitt said Wednesday he directed Commerce to immediately halt the weatherization program administered by the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc. The governor also directed the Attorney General’s Office to investigate possible violations of state and federal law.
Key Takeaways
- Oklahoma halted a weatherization program operated by CAAOKC.
- A forensic audit identified at least $663,000 in questionable costs.
- Commerce said whistleblowers helped uncover the issue.
- The Attorney General’s Office has been directed to investigate.
- No Oklahoma Commerce employees were implicated in the audit.
What The Audit Found
Commerce said whistleblowers alerted agency leadership to possible abuse within the Weatherization Assistance Program, known as WAP. The agency then launched an internal review and hired a third party to conduct a forensic audit.
According to Commerce, the audit uncovered misappropriation and mismanagement of funds by the local provider. Officials said no Commerce employees were implicated…