Montgomery IG report finds lack of oversight in tuition program

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Montgomery County officials failed to monitor potential conflicts of interest arising when the county paid $638,884 to companies owned by or employing 11 public safety employees through its troubled tuition assistance program, according to a preliminary report by the Office of the Inspector General.

The confidential report, obtained by The Examiner, also suggests that several county police officers may have lied on application forms seeking approval to have second jobs.

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