Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said Friday he will review a recent audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to determine whether to open a criminal investigation into Gov. Scott Walker’s troubled job-creation agency.
WEDC | EVALUATING A CRIMINAL PROBE
Dane County District Attorney reviewing state audit of WEDC
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne is reviewing an audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
As Scott Walker's signature job-creation agency continues to generate controversy, Democrats and Republicans call for changes to state's econo…
A recent audit found the agency wasn't verifying financial information of award recipients as policies prescribed.
Walker tells reporters that then-Secretary Mike Huebsch was just doing his job when he pushed for a $500,000 loan that was never repaid.
The loan was never repaid; it’s one of numerous agency awards that have raised questions since it was created under Walker.
Building Committee Inc. heavily lobbied Democrats for funding, but only got money from Gov. Scott Walker's jobs agency.
The announcement follows a State Journal investigation showing top Scott Walker aides pushed for the loan deal.
Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, says the Joint Audit Committee should review the loan to Scott Walker donor.
