Contract Oversight
Vermont struggles with FEMA flood recovery grant oversight
Raportoinut AI
Vermont's management of a $2.9 million FEMA grant for flood recovery has drawn scrutiny after funds depleted faster than expected due to high contractor billing. The state hired Guidehouse to administer a disaster case management program, but the firm allocated nearly half the budget to its own staff. Experts warn this highlights broader issues in state oversight amid increasing disaster responsibilities.