The state argues that the review board lacks jurisdiction to hear the appeal because Kosta Diamantis did not resign in good standing.
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CT lawmakers set to pass reforms to troubled school construction program
The reforms come as a federal investigation of the program under its former director, Kosta Diamantis, is underway.
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Auditors slam state for oversight of program run by Kosta Diamantis
The auditors found officials mismanaged audits and failed to enforce price caps meant to hold down costs for local school building projects.
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Some construction audits were performed years late, reviewed by Diamantis himself
A review of 80 audits reveals a dysfunctional system for examining and managing billions of dollars in school construction projects.
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At least 4 towns now subject to subpoenas in school construction probe
The subpoenas to Groton, Tolland, Bristol and Hartford seek records of communications with Kosta Diamantis and school building documents.
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At a hearing over school construction scandal, the scandal was off limits
A legislative hearing explored new controls over school construction while avoiding allegations involving Kosta Diamantis
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GOP, Democrats jostle over hearing on school construction scandal
Democrats and Republicans are split over the sufficiency of Monday’s hearing about the school construction program involving Kosta Diamantis.
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An unsigned memo provoked a vigorous defense from Kosta Diamantis
In 2020, Kosta Diamantis mounted a furious defense against an accusatory memo. He is still defending himself, but now the stakes are higher.
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As Melissa McCaw departs, Lamont steps up damage control on scandal
Gov. Ned Lamont praised his departing budget director Melissa McCaw then pivoted to efforts to rebuild confidence in his administration.
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CT budget panel pushes for tighter control of state contracting
The General Assembly’s budget-writing panel is pushing back against Gov. Ned Lamont to assume greater control over contracting policies.
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OPM Secretary Melissa McCaw to leave; Lamont ‘turning the page’
Gov. Ned Lamont is expected Friday to announce the departure of Melissa McCaw as the secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.
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House GOP calls for legislative investigation into school bidding
Such a bipartisan inquiry would explore whether the office overseen by Kosta Diamantis interfered with school construction projects.
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The Kosta Diamantis timeline: Here’s what you need to know
Konstantinos Diamantis was a powerful state official until late October, 2021. Here’s a timeline of events in his story.
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State releases new guidelines for hazardous waste removal contracts
The updated contract replaced one overseen by Kosta Diamantis and now limits when towns can use certain contractors for emergency work.
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Second-guessing begins on Lamont’s approach to Diamantis scandal
The inevitable questioning has begun: Is Gov. Ned Lamont up to the tricky task of managing a scandal in an election year?