QUESTION
what can i do when our local prosecutor commits fraud
Asked on Mar 24th, 2016 on Breach of Contract - Ohio
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our local prosecutor allowed a construction crew to draw there last pay with damage remaining on job site.according to us epa office this is fraud.
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Unfortunately, there aren't enough facts given here.
What role do you play in this matter? Council Member? Concerned citizen? Subcontractor or supplier?
What is your goal here: Punish the prosecutor? Make sure the project is properly completed? Something else?
If the prosecutor is allowing a draw, this is obviously a public project, but what isn't clear is what the remaining damage is on the project. Since you went to the US EPA, it sounds like it is an environmental issue.
Once the project has reached substantial completion (a term of art meaning that the project is fit for its intended purpose, but there still may need to be some final punch list items completed/repaired) a significant amount of the contract balance should be released. Is the "last pay" the release of retainage or the last interim draw? The project may not be accepted as final and complete. The public authority may have "settled" with the contractor or its surety and paid them out final with a deduction for the remaining work to be completed which they may be planning to do with another contractor or merely accept as is--unless it violates another law or regulation.
If you can let me know more of the facts I may be able to give you a better answer.
Answered on Mar 29th, 2016 at 5:55 AM