July 19, 2018 The new Winooski skyline and associated developments is one of the beneficiaries of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program. VBM photo by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont…

By Bob Kinzel & Ric Cengeri • Oct 5, 2018 Incumbent Doug Hoffer is seeking his fourth term as Vemront’s State Auditor. Henry Epp / VPR FILE As…

By Elizabeth Gribkoff July 2, 2018 The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets needs to do a better job of ensuring that taxpayer dollars go to the most…

By Elizabeth Hewitt Two new reports from the state auditor put the process for investigating allegations of state employee misconduct under the microscope. In two concurrent reviews, the…

By Elizabeth Hewitt Major state construction projects went over budget and missed deadlines, sometimes by several years, according to a new report by the state auditor.The report also…

By Erin Mansfield The Vermont State Auditor’s office says the state has more work to do to make sure consumers know how much their health care services cost…

April Burbank , Free Press Staff Writer Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer was reading the news in May when he found a number that prompted some digging. The federal…

SEP. 20, 2016, 7:03 PM BY COMMENTARY Editor’s note: This commentary is by Doug Hoffer of Burlington. Hoffer is Vermont state auditor but the views expressed here are his own….

By ALICIA FREESE Doug Hoffer keeps a running list of every job he’s ever had. The document has columns for position, employer, location and dates. It’s ordered chronologically, beginning with…

By Kyle Midura The state auditor’s report issued Wednesday reveals Vermont made more than 1,000 payments for improper welfare claims, amounting to more than $1.8 million in improper…