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Community Investigations

Investigation

Housing Development Cost Analysis

By Jane Citizen

Key Findings:

Only 12% of 'affordable' units went to low-income families
Average development costs 40% above similar private projects
Three companies received 85% of contracts

Impact:

Led to city council investigation

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Data Analysis

Following the Infrastructure Money

By Local Watch Group

Key Findings:

Pattern of no-bid contracts to connected companies
Significant cost overruns on 80% of projects
Limited public oversight in contractor selection

Impact:

Resulted in new transparency requirements

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