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fromCbsnews
1 day ago

MBTA consultant with no-bid contract has been paid more than $700,000 working from South Carolina home

A no-bid contract for MBTA consultant James Brooks has raised concerns over transparency and the use of public funds, totaling $713,000 since 2023.
fromWIRED
6 months ago

US Congressman's Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers

Finalized on September 2, the award went to Target Down Group Inc. of Mechanicsville, Virginia, which will provide a five-day precision fires and observation course for the Homeland Security Investigations' Special Response Team (SRT) sniper program. The course, intended to help inform new DHS procedures, is "aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively conduct law enforcement sniper operations in high-risk environments," per records reviewed by WIRED.
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fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

Police Bureau Terminates Consulting Contract With Former Employee

The Portland Police Bureau's contract with Ferraris Investigations will be canceled amid concerns over costs and lack of competitive bidding.
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