Wagner, Rendell Still Sparring Over No Bid Contracts

Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner says he and Governor Ed Rendell have a difference of opinion when it comes to the value of no-bid contracts.
Last week, Wagner’s office blasted the Rendell administration for handing a slew of no-bid contracts to Deloitte Consulting, a technology firm.
Rendell say he has no regrets, arguing the state has a right to reward companies for good work by renewing their contracts without exploring the alternatives.
Wagner says that’s wrong, and is urging the legislature to pass laws requiring more competitive bidding.

"Competition exists everywhere. It’s part of the American way. Unfortunately it appears to be absent in state government. We believe very strongly that is not in the best interest of the taxpayers of this commonwealth."

Rendell has accused Wagner of criticizing his administration for political gain....

"And by the way, what’s the Auditor General doing these days?
He’s running for governor. Interesting. Interesting."

Wagner says he’s just doing his job.