A controversial $252m New South Wales government grant program “lacked integrity” and did not use any consistent guidelines in awarding more than 95% of the money to local councils in Coalition state seats.
A scathing report on the scandal-plagued Stronger Communities Fund, released by NSW auditor general, Margaret Crawford, on Tuesday revealed former premier Gladys Berejiklian and deputy premier John Barilaro personally chose projects for the fund with “little or no information about the basis” for their selections.
