Oklahoma governor to get audit of Indian museum money

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) formally requested an audit of funds provided to the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.

The $170 million museum is half complete. The state needs another $80 million to finish the project by 2014.

State lawmakers are considering a bond of $40 million to finance the rest of the museum. Another $40 million would come from private sources.

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Oklahoma governor requests audit of American Indian Cultural Center and Museum (The Oklahoman 4/17)

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