GOVERNMENT & POLITICS State library staff gave more than $240K in bonuses that didn’t meet state guidelines, auditors say

The Montana State Library System awarded more than $244,000 in bonuses to staff that was contrary to state law because auditors said the basis for the awards was not clearly outlined.

Last week, auditors with the Legislative Audit Division told the lawmakers that the individual awards ranged from $1,200 to more than $10,000, and most of the money had come from “unspent personal services budget” during the COVID-stricken years of 2020 and 2021...