Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Investigation Uncovers Contracting Irregularities

The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) violated state procurement policies, and policies on travel over the past three fiscal years, according to an investigation by the Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA). In October 2017, the AOA had received complaints alleging that the DDC director failed to follow state and federal procurement and travel rules. After receiving the AOA’s investigation report, on June 29, 2018, DDC executive director Pat Maichle was temporarily reassigned to the Office of the Secretary, and on July 17, was placed on administrative leave. In a statement, a DDC spokesperson said the other three . . .