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Published: June 25, 2009
Oklahoma eyes stimulus fraud
MICHAEL MCNUTT
A hot line has been established for residents, contractors and government employees to call if they suspect fraud, waste or abuse involving the more than $2.6 billion in federal stimulus money in Oklahoma , officials said Wednesday.

The toll-free number is (877) 259-7337.

"There are unprecedented levels of federal funding coming into the state of Oklahoma as a result of the stimulus plan and with such unprec...

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