"Arkansas Governor's $19,000 Lectern Purchase Under Legal Scrutiny"
An audit requested by Arkansas lawmakers found that the governor's office potentially violated state laws when it purchased a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, including paying for the lectern before it was delivered and mishandling records regarding the purchase. The audit referred its findings to local prosecutors and the attorney general, prompting a hearing on the report. Sanders' office dismissed the findings as "deeply flawed" and a "waste of taxpayer resources and time," while also arguing that no laws were broken. The purchase has drawn nationwide attention and scrutiny, with questions raised about the cost and public records surrounding it.
- Audit cites potential legal violations in purchase of $19000 lectern for Arkansas governor The Associated Press
- Arkansas AG claims purchasing laws do not apply to governor, days before release of lectern audit • Arkansas Advocate Arkansas Advocate
- AG Griffin releases opinion on financial rules for governor’s office KNWA
- State auditors refer lecterngate findings to prosecutor's office Arkansas Times
- Audit Questions Purchase of $19000 Lectern by Arkansas Governor's Office The New York Times
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