The Editorial Board: Assigned Counsel program is raising official eyebrows for a reason |
Both Comptroller Kevin Hardwick and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, above, are right to be concerned about billing from Assigned Counsel program.
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Fraud fears prompt Erie County officials' calls for investigation of Assigned Counsel Program
Concerns about overbilling, improper payments, poor oversight and even questions about fraud have resulted in multiple county officials requesting the the Erie County District Attorney consider a formal investigation into the county's Assigned Counsel Program after Comptroller Office flags multiple problems and lax oversight.
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