Overview

• An investigation concluded that Governor McKee intervened in awarding a $5 million contract to ILO Group, a firm with ties to his allies.
• The Attorney General determined McKee violated state procurement rules but lacked sufficient evidence for criminal bribery charges.
• The probe focused on whether McKee received personal benefits in exchange for the contract, which investigators could not substantiate beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Key figures, including McKee and his chief of staff, refused to participate in interviews during the investigation.
• The contract, initially intended to support school reopening efforts, faced criticism for being awarded to the higher bidder with political connections.