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No place for favoritism in state contracts Recent investigations into how state officials have handled some government contracts raise serious concerns about the state’s tolerance for favoritism and possible ethical violations. The worst examples may be those in the Department of Children & Families, but issues at the State Technology Office and Public Service Commission are worrisome, too. All three cases are different, but one question must be asked: Is the state doing enough to discourage and eradicate cronyism, poor contracting processes and dubious ethics? At a time when Florida’s privatizing boom means billions in potential state contracts, taxpayers need to be assured that accountability standards and purchasing safeguards are top priorities. Investigators’ report Here is what state investigators have found in recent weeks: