No "pattern of corruption" in contracts inked during Ridley-Thomas' tenure, probe finds

"We did not identify a pattern of corruption and fraud," Dan Shallman stated, signifying that despite Ridley-Thomas' actions, most contracts remained legitimate, thus preserving public trust.

The auditors highlighted, "The county rarely suspends problem contractors, and contracts are sometimes awarded directly to a vendor without clear explanations, indicating systemic issues in oversight."

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