BEVIN CALLS FOR PROBE INTO BESHEAR’S ‘FORCED POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS’

State hires investigator to look into alleged corruption in Beshear administration

Kentucky Press News Service

FRANKFORT – Finance and Administration Secretary William M. Landrum III Thursday announced the appointment of Kenneth F. Bohac as the Finance Cabinet’s Inspector General, effective May 2. Bohac has a 21-year history with the U.S. Marshals Service, most recently serving as U.S. Marshal for Central District of Illinois.

The appointment follows the recent announcement by Gov. Matt Bevin that his administration would undertake a broad investigation into evidence and allegations of widespread public corruption in Kentucky’s executive branch. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, Bevin read a public statement in which he alleged the Steve Beshear administration had pressured employees for political contributions, awarded contracts to friends and inappropriately handled claims for workers’ compensation.

“I am extremely pleased that Ken Bohac has accepted this important position within the Finance Cabinet,” Landrum said. “His proven experience as acriminal investigator along with his background in accounting and contract administration will be valuable in his role as Inspector General.”

In discussing his appointment, Bohac said in a statement, “It is with great honor that I assume the position of Inspector General for the Secretary of Finance and look forward to serving the people of the Commonwealth and ensure an honest and transparent government.”

Prior to joining the U.S. Marshals Service, Bohac worked as an accountant and financial systems analyst for several private companies. Bohac was born in Chicago, and received his B.A. in Accounting from Western Illinois University in 1977, and an MBA from Lewis University in 1988.