The Broward County Commission has passed an amendment that expands protections for whistleblowers and creates a new option to report corruption in the county.
The changes extend whistleblower protections to employees of private companies working with the county. Contractors are now prohibited from retaliating against employees who notify the county of potential corruption.
It also allows complainants to file with the county auditor, instead of the administrator, so that complaints against one or the other can be reported to an impartial third party.
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