The state treasurer says an independent review of his office has found problems with an internship program and a college scholarship program that needs a complete overhaul.
Democrat Mike Frerichs released the results Monday of a 100-day audit he promised after taking office in January.
Accounting firm Plante Moran's review found trouble spots in an office still reeling from sexual harassment allegations against the previous treasurer.
The report finds that the office's college savings scholarship program lacks basic management rules. It also highlighted a paid internship program that gave positions to politically connected young people.
Former Republican Treasurer Dan Rutherford lost a gubernatorial bid after he was sued in federal court by a former employee alleging sexual harassment. Frerichs promised to release an internal report on the allegations.
