Conduct investigation rapidly
August 1, 2007
The recent release of the findings of an internal investigation into the Texas Education Agency's awarding of contracts prompted more questions than it answered. State Auditor John Keel has now stepped into the picture to conduct his own investigation.
Written by Editorial, San Antonio Express-News
The recent release of the findings of an internal investigation into the Texas Education Agency's awarding of contracts prompted more questions than it answered. State Auditor John Keel has now stepped into the picture to conduct his own investigation. This independent review should provide much-needed answers and give direction to the state agency. The internal report, which raised questions about the operation of various grant programs, has resulted in finger-pointing within the TEA but no real answers. Of major concern is the role that Robert Scott, TEA chief deputy commissioner and heir apparent to the commissioner's job, played in the awarding of agency contacts. The report alleges state contracts were not competitively bid and went to Scott's friends. Scott, who works in Austin, has defended himself, stating that there has been an identification error and he is being accused of actions taken by another agency employee by the same name working at a regional education-service center in Waco. The Waco-based Robert Scott, who goes by the name Rob, denied those allegations to the Associated Press. TEA plays a major role in the lives of 4.5 million children enrolled in Texas public schools. The issues need to be resolved quickly.
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