An Illinois investigation cleared Winnebago County officials of wrongdoing in a publicly scrutinized radio purchase, confirming the process was lawful and transparent.
State’s Attorney Finds No Wrongdoing
An investigation in Winnebago County has concluded with no evidence of misconduct by Gary Caruana or Chief Deputy Rick Ciganek regarding the purchase of Motorola radios, according to findings released by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.
After a full review, prosecutors determine the procurement process followed all applicable laws, county policies, and ethical standards.
Officials stated the purchase was conducted transparently and in line with standard procedures.
Approval Process Under Scrutiny
The radio upgrade, which had beed questioned publicly, was unanimously approved by the Winnebago County Board after undergoing routine review. Investigators found no irregularities in how the contract was evaluated or awarded…