A whistleblower suit claims ‘waste and wrongdoing’ by Shapiro administration over governor's mansion renovations
The lawsuit questions whether the administration followed procurement rules for renovations and security upgrades after the residence was hardened with a new fence and high wall.
- Nicole Moyer, a former procurement specialist with the state Department of General Services, filed a federal lawsuit last week alleging Governor Josh Shapiro's administration fired her after she raised concerns about "waste and wrongdoing" during Governor's Residence renovations.
- The renovation work followed a 2025 arson attack that firebombed the mansion while Shapiro and his family were inside celebrating Passover, prompting more than $33 million in security upgrades to the residence.
- Moyer's lawsuit alleges officials bypassed competitive bidding for $49,000 in wallpaper repurchased after the fire and a $20,000 lactation pod for the Capitol, though a $4,950 option was available under existing contract.
- A spokesperson for Shapiro denied the allegations as "totally and completely false," questioning the lawsuit's timing as the governor seeks re-election less than six weeks away.
- Mark Schwartz, a Delaware County attorney representing Moyer, said he hopes Shapiro will be deposed as part of the litigation, while the administration maintains it complied with "all relevant procurement policies.
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Lawsuit raises procurement concerns over renovations at Governor’s Residence
A former state employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was fired after repeatedly raising concerns about waste and possible wrongdoing involving renovations at the Governor’s Residence.
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Allied NewsEx-state worker alleges Shapiro admin broke procurement practices for mansion renovation
A former state employee says she was fired by the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro after repeatedly raising concerns about alleged improper procurement practices for the restoration and furnishing of the official Governor’s Residence after it was set ablaze by…
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A whistleblower suit claims ‘waste and wrongdoing’ by Shapiro administration over governor's mansion renovations
A whistleblower lawsuit accuses Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration of bypassing procurement requirements meant to safeguard the use of taxpayer dollars, including during renovations to the governor’s mansion, and firing a staffer who raised concerns. The administration waived competitive bid…
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