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7News I-Team probe sparks DC Dept. of Transportation ethics investigation


Published on 2025-04-21 17:41:44 - wjla
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  • At the heart of the ethics investigation is a multi-million dollar contract between Virginia-based engineering firm KLS Engineering and DDOT.

The Washington, D.C. government is under scrutiny following an ethics investigation into the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and its handling of the Vision Zero and Safe Streets initiatives. The investigation, prompted by a complaint from a former DDOT employee, revealed that a DDOT manager, Karen Leverson-Boodlal, failed to disclose her husband's employment with KLS Engineering, a firm that received a significant contract from DDOT. This conflict of interest was not reported as required by city ethics laws. The investigation found no evidence that Leverson-Boodlal influenced the contract award, but it highlighted broader issues within DDOT, including poor management and oversight. The findings have raised concerns about the integrity of the city's efforts to improve road safety and have led to calls for greater transparency and accountability within the DDOT.

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