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The Problem:
- Fear from the repercussions of reporting wrongful expenditures of public dollars can lead to silence, which may result in the ongoing misuse of tax dollars.
ITR Solution:
- Extend Iowa’s current whistleblower protections to public sector employees who report suspected wrongdoing.
- Mandate training for new public employees on the procedure for reporting.
What Happened:
- A bill was approved by both chambers and sent to the Governor.
