Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has instructed the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to immediately halt the weatherization program administered by the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc (CAAOKC), following findings of significant mismanagement.
The decision comes after a forensic investigation identified at least $663,000 in questioned or unallowable costs tied to the program. State officials indicated the findings raised serious concerns about how public funds were being managed under the initiative.
In response, Stitt also directed the Oklahoma Attorney General to investigate potential violations of state and federal law related to the alleged misuse of funds. The investigation will focus on whether any criminal or civil statutes were violated in connection with the program’s administration…