Maricopa County Faces Scrutiny Over Cost Mismanagement

Audit found $30M improperly attributed to Melendres case.
Maricopa County and MCSO overstated compliance costs since 2014.
Audit flagged $2.8M surplus camera licenses and $1.3M for 42 vehicles.
70% of compliance-funded positions were misassigned.
County expects $352M spent by 2026 after $323M spent.
Judge granted 35 days for response to audit findings.
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