by Mike Lear | Sep 25, 2012 | Business, News
An audit that began with the investigation into Mamtek says the Department of Economic Development (DED) has taken some steps to improve its due diligence procedures, but could take more. The Department’s Division of Business and Community Services is...
by Mike Lear | Jul 3, 2012 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
The State Auditor says the economic development department is mismanaging the Quality Jobs tax incentive program and overplaying its results. Quality Jobs tax incentives are available for employers who create or retain full-time jobs, pay at least half the health...
by Mike Lear | Jan 19, 2012 | News, Politics / Govt
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Governmental Accountability says he questions whether the Department of Economic Development has the safeguards in place to protect Missourians. Senator Jim Lembke’s Committee has again heard from Department...
by Mike Lear | Jan 17, 2012 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
Two measures have been proposed in the House by a member of the committee that has looked at the Mamtek situation that would take some grease off the wheels in future, similar deals. Representative Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) says right now when communities want to issue...
by Mike Lear | Jan 9, 2012 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
A House Committee that was formed in the interim continues its work delving into the programs of the Department of Economic Development. Chairman Jay Barnes (R-Jefferson City)’s Interim Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability has reviewed a list of...
