"We Are Very, Very Picky" - "Now That We've Seen It, We Can't Unsee It" PART I
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In part one of this in-depth conversation, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap joins us in studio to explain the recent audit findings that brought $2.1 billion in state contracts under scrutiny. He explains how his office flags risks, identifies weak spots in compliance, and works to strengthen accountability across state agencies. Using real-world examples, Dunlap gives an inside look at why these findings matter and how audits help improve government operations. And yes—he doesn’t shy away from the big question: is a campaign for Congress coming?
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Chapters
1. "We Are Very, Very Picky" - "Now That We've Seen It, We Can't Unsee It" PART I (00:00:00)
2. Breaking Down the $2.1B Audit Findings (00:00:38)
3. Types of Audits: Financial, Compliance, and More (00:01:11)
4. Defining Material Weaknesses & Why They Matter (00:01:35)
5. Real-World Analogy: The Cigar Box & Risk Exposure (00:02:07)
6. The State’s Contracting Process & Oversight Lapses (00:02:40)
7. The Process and the Path (00:03:46)
8. Government Oversight: Where It Breaks Down (00:06:09)
9. Inside the Office: Who Actually Does the Auditing? (00:09:53)
10. Questioning the Process: Post-Dated Contracts (00:10:33)
11. Be Very, Very Picky (00:11:15)
12. Sole Source Contracts (00:12:45)
13. Will Matt Dunlap Enter the Race? (00:14:57)
14. Join Us for PART II (00:15:20)
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