(WXYZ) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive creating the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability in the State Budget Office.
The Accountability office will provide oversight of spending to address the coronavirus outbreak and must report regularly to the governor and budget director.
“Protecting the people of Michigan and lowering the chance of a second wave has demanded flexibility and decisiveness, and has also required funds from the state treasury, philanthropic sources, and the federal government,” Whitmer said in a release. “Michiganders have the right to expect that state government will be responsible stewards of their resources, especially in a time of crisis. I will continue to work around the clock to ensure these resources are spent wisely, in compliance with the law, and in a transparent and accountable manner.”
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget will designate a Chief COVID-19 Accountability Officer to lead the Accountability Office.
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