Nebraska auditor says he's gone to law enforcement over governor's no-bid contract

Nebraska auditor says he's gone to law enforcement over governor's no-bid contract

It's a crime to deceive the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts, and Auditor Mike Foley believes economic development staff tried to do so last year.

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the November 2024 general election results on Dec. 2, 2024. From left: State Auditor Mike Foley, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and State Treasurer Tom Briese. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — The conflict between the Governor’s Office and State Auditor Mike Foley over Nebraska’s emergency no-bid bioeconomy contract has entered a new a…