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Executive Accountability Initiative

Operation Clean House:
The Michigan Government
Accountability Audit

On Day One, Governor Ceric Laszcwski will sign Executive Order 2027-001 creating the Michigan Office of Government Accountability — a team of 15 elite investigators, forensic accountants, and legal experts with full authority to audit every elected official, department, and contractor in the state of Michigan.

15+Investigators Hired
148State Legislators Audited
$68BState Budget Under Review
Day 1Executive Order Signed

Why This Must Happen

Michigan Has a Corruption Problem.
It Ends Now.

For decades, Michigan politicians have operated in the dark. State contracts worth billions have been awarded to donors and insiders. Road construction money has vanished into contractor kickback schemes. Pension funds have been mismanaged while those responsible retired with full benefits. Legislators have used their positions to enrich themselves, their families, and their cronies — all while Michiganders paid the bill.

The Michigan State Police, the Auditor General, and the Attorney General have all failed to act with the urgency this corruption demands. They are either outgunned, politically compromised, or both. That changes when Ceric Laszcwski becomes Governor.

This is not a political witch hunt. This is a forensic accounting of the public’s money. Every dollar that left the Michigan treasury is traceable. Every contract that was awarded can be reviewed. Every official who used their position for personal gain will be identified, referred for prosecution, and made to answer to the people of Michigan.

Executive Order 2027-001 — Signed Day One

Establishment of the Michigan Office of Government Accountability (MOGA)

This order creates a permanent, independent investigative body within the Executive Branch with authority to subpoena records, compel testimony, access all state financial systems, audit all executive branch agencies, and refer criminal findings to the Michigan Attorney General and the United States Department of Justice. The MOGA reports directly to the Governor and publishes its findings publicly.

The Team

15 Elite Investigators.
Zero Political Ties.
Full Subpoena Authority.

Every member of the Michigan Office of Government Accountability will be hired through a competitive, non-partisan process. No political appointees. No donors. No lobbyists. Candidates with any connection to Michigan’s political establishment in the past 10 years are disqualified. The team will be drawn from federal law enforcement, Big Four forensic accounting, federal prosecution, and national investigative journalism.

Position 01
Special Inspector General
The commanding officer of MOGA. Oversees all investigations, coordinates with the AG and federal authorities, testifies before the legislature, and signs all referrals for criminal prosecution. Reports directly and only to the Governor.
Qualifications: Former federal prosecutor (DOJ, FBI, or US Attorney). Minimum 15 years experience. No Michigan political connections. Senate-confirmable.

Position 02
Deputy Inspector General — Financial Crimes
Leads all forensic accounting operations. Oversees the financial analysis team, directs the review of state contracts, procurement records, and legislator financial disclosures. Coordinates with the IRS Criminal Investigation Division.
Qualifications: CPA + CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). Former Big Four forensic practice or FBI Financial Crimes. 12+ years experience.

Position 03
Deputy Inspector General — Criminal Investigations
Leads the criminal investigation unit. Manages all field investigators, oversees witness interviews, coordinates with Michigan State Police and federal agencies on parallel criminal investigations.
Qualifications: Former FBI Special Agent or Michigan State Police Detective. 12+ years investigative experience. White-collar crime specialization.

Position 04
Senior Forensic Accountant — Contracts & Procurement
Specializes in government contracting fraud. Will lead the full review of MDOT, DTMB, and all state procurement records. Identifies bid rigging, change order fraud, and contractor overbilling.
Qualifications: CFE + government contracting background. Prior audit work with FHWA, GAO, or state procurement agency.

Position 05
Senior Forensic Accountant — Healthcare & Medicaid
Leads the MDHHS and Medicaid fraud investigation. Michigan’s Medicaid program processes $20B+ annually and has a documented fraud problem. This investigator will find where the money went.
Qualifications: Healthcare fraud background. Prior work with HHS Office of Inspector General or FBI Healthcare Fraud Unit.

Position 06
Senior Forensic Accountant — Pension & Treasury
Reviews Michigan’s public pension funds, treasury operations, and investment decisions. Identifies conflicts of interest in fund management, self-dealing by trustees, and unauthorized fund transfers.
Qualifications: CFA or CPA with public pension audit experience. Prior work with SEC, CFTC, or state pension oversight body.

Position 07
Senior Criminal Investigator — Public Corruption
Specialist in public official corruption. Conducts deep-dive investigations into legislators, agency heads, and appointed officials. Manages confidential informants and whistleblower relationships.
Qualifications: Former FBI Public Corruption Unit or DOJ Public Integrity Section. 10+ years experience. Proven conviction record.

Position 08
Senior Criminal Investigator — Financial Intelligence
Traces money flows between state officials, contractors, LLCs, PACs, and political operatives. Follows shell company structures, identifies beneficial ownership, and maps the full financial network of corrupt actors.
Qualifications: FinCEN, IRS Criminal Investigation, or DEA Financial Intelligence background. Expertise in beneficial ownership and shell company investigations.

Position 09
Digital Forensics Specialist
Recovers deleted emails, files, and communications from state systems. Analyzes metadata, access logs, and digital records to establish timelines and identify document destruction. Manages all electronic evidence.
Qualifications: EnCE or GCFE certified digital forensics examiner. Prior work with FBI Cyber Division, Secret Service ECTF, or major forensic firm.

Position 10
Investigative Data Analyst
Builds and manages the investigative database. Cross-references campaign finance data, contract awards, financial disclosures, property records, and corporate registrations to identify patterns and relationships invisible to individual investigators.
Qualifications: Data science background with OSINT expertise. Experience with PACER, OpenSecrets, FOIA data analysis, and financial network mapping tools.

Position 11
Senior Attorney — Subpoenas & Prosecution Coordination
Manages all legal process including subpoena issuance, records requests, witness immunity agreements, and coordination with prosecutors. Ensures all evidence is collected in a manner that will survive court challenge.
Qualifications: Former federal prosecutor or state AG investigative attorney. 10+ years experience. Michigan bar admission required.

Position 12
Attorney — Civil Forfeiture & Asset Recovery
Pursues civil asset recovery against officials and contractors found to have stolen public funds. Ensures Michigan taxpayers are made whole. Coordinates with the AG on forfeiture proceedings and restitution orders.
Qualifications: Civil forfeiture and government recovery specialist. Experience with qui tam actions, False Claims Act litigation, and asset forfeiture proceedings.

Position 13
Whistleblower Protection Officer
Manages the MOGA confidential tip line and whistleblower program. Ensures state employees who report corruption receive full legal protection, coordinates with the AG on retaliation claims, and maintains confidential source relationships.
Qualifications: Employment law and whistleblower protection background. Experience with SEC or CFTC whistleblower programs, or state employee protection systems.

Position 14
Public Accountability Director
Manages all public reporting, press releases, and the MOGA public dashboard. Every completed investigation is published in full. Michigan citizens will know what was found, who did it, and what happened to them. No more backroom settlements.
Qualifications: Investigative journalism or government transparency background. Experience with FOIA, public records law, and government accountability reporting.

Position 15
Field Investigator — Northern Michigan & U.P.
Dedicated investigator based in Northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. Focuses on local government corruption, county road commissions, natural resource contract fraud, and the specific patterns of abuse that have plagued Michigan’s most neglected region for generations.
Qualifications: Law enforcement or investigative background. UP or Northern Michigan residency strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of regional government structures.

Budget: The MOGA will be funded at $8.5 million annually — less than 0.013% of Michigan’s state budget — drawn from existing executive contingency funds on Day One, requiring no legislative approval. Additional funding requests will go to the Legislature with full public transparency.

Compensation: All positions will be competitively compensated at federal law enforcement and Big Four forensic consulting equivalents to attract the best talent. No position will be filled by a political donor, lobbyist, or anyone with financial ties to Michigan’s political infrastructure.

Investigation Timeline

From Day One to
Day of Reckoning.

1
Days 1–30

Executive Order + Team Assembly

Sign EO 2027-001 on Day One. Begin hiring process immediately. Preserve all state records through executive order — no document destruction. Issue formal record hold notices to all 148 legislators, all agency heads, and all major state contractors. Access financial systems and begin baseline data collection.

2
Days 30–90

Financial Disclosure Review + Data Analysis

Pull 10 years of financial disclosures for all elected officials and appointed department heads. Cross-reference against campaign finance records, state contract awards, real estate transactions, and corporate ownership databases. Build the full financial map of Michigan’s political class. Identify the 20 highest-priority targets for full forensic investigation.

3
Days 90–180

Forensic Audits + Subpoenas

Begin full forensic audits of priority targets. Issue subpoenas for bank records, communications, and corporate documents. Activate whistleblower hotline. Conduct interviews. Forensic accounting teams complete full review of MDOT, DTMB, and MDHHS contracts. First referrals to the AG and federal authorities.

4
Days 180–365

First Public Report + Referrals

MOGA publishes its first comprehensive public report. Every finding made public. Criminal referrals forwarded to the Michigan AG and US Attorney. Civil asset recovery proceedings initiated against those found to have stolen public funds. Legislature receives formal recommendations for new ethics and disclosure laws.

5
Year 2 and Beyond

Ongoing + Local Government Phase

MOGA becomes a permanent institution. Phase 2 expands to county government, school districts, and local contractors. Annual public reports become a permanent fixture of Michigan government. The culture of impunity in Lansing is replaced by the certainty of accountability.

My Pledge to the People
of Michigan

I will not protect the powerful. I will not make deals to look the other way. I will not accept the argument that “that’s just how it’s done in Lansing.” Every dollar stolen from Michigan taxpayers will be traced. Every official who abused their position will be referred for prosecution. Every finding will be published for the public to see. The days of self-policing in Michigan government are over.

This is not revenge. This is accounting. Michigan deserves to know the truth about how their government has operated — and they deserve a Governor with the backbone to find out.

— Ceric Laszcwski, Candidate for Governor of Michigan