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Comptroller Hynes says “No” to paying the governor’s bill.
Illinois’ chief financial officer said Monday his office would refuse to pay for the millions of dollars in flu vaccine that Gov. Rod Blagojevich ordered from Europe but never got federal approval to import, even though the state signed a contract.In a letter to the governor’s chief of staff, state Comptroller Dan Hynes’ office said the lack of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to import the vaccine should let the state cancel the contract under a provision about “circumstances beyond its reasonable control.'’
The letter also notes that Illinois’ $2.5 million contract for 256,000 doses of flu vaccine was not submitted until Jan. 24 — three months after Blagojevich struck the deal to import the vaccine.
“In light of these facts … the Office of the Comptroller will refuse any requests for payment,'’ the letter said. Hynes spokesman Alan Henry said that if the vaccine suppliers still feel entitled to the money, they will have to sue the state.
Blagojevich spokeswoman Abby Ottenhoff said the governor’s office was looking into the letter and had no immediate comment.
Stay tuned for more.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jan 31, 05 @ 4:35 pm
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Let Governor Blagoreous pay for the vaccine out of his campaign warchest.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 31, 05 @ 6:10 pm
The purchase of the flu vaccine was illegal, some say unsafe, at the very time our Governor’s press operation shifted into high gear. It was illegal when the state plane warmed up for all the trips to the other states with large media markets. It is Illegal now, it appears it will continue to be illegal when a court battle ensues for non-payment.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 31, 05 @ 6:46 pm