Former North Carolina state auditor Les Merritt and a partner
have launched a Web-based hot line for citizens
to report allegations of public corruption
The nonprofit Foundation for Ethics in Public Service
www.reportpubliccorruption.org
“has already received a significant number of tips,” says Merritt
Once a tip comes in, Merritt and his partner
former FBI agent
and North Carolina Ethics Commission worker Frank L. Perry
will review the facts to determine whether the allegations have merit
Merritt says, the “vetted” information
will be turned over to investigative reporters
and/or appropriate governmental agencies
“Government doesn’t do a good job investigating itself,” he adds
“So we think there is a definite need for this”
Former NC auditor Merritt launches corruption hot line
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