The Office of the Inspector General criticized the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) for not collecting nearly $2 million in licensing fees, citing a significant operational breakdown. The CCC had failed to collect about $550,000 in prorated extension fees and $1.2 million in provisional license fees while alleging that ongoing applications prevented fee collection. Executive Director Travis Ahern claimed the commission is addressing these issues and has already collected significant licensing revenue, which supports public health initiatives. The CCC aims to enhance fee collection processes and engage more robustly with the OIG moving forward.
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro emphasized that the CCC must address the failure to collect fees, which indicates a significant operational issue needing immediate attention.
Travis Ahern explained that the CCC's failure to collect fees relates to ongoing applications and clarified that some fees might not be collectible due to business closures.
Ahern stated that the commission collected nearly $34.5 million in licensing fees from fiscal year 2023 to 2024, highlighting its commitment to revenue collection.
The Inspector General's letter points to an operational breakdown at the CCC, urging current leadership to remedy the significant failure in fee collection.
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