Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia Story Archives

Courtesy Patrol Could Save $8 Million If State Took Control

An audit says a roadside assistance service using state money could save up to $8.4 million over three years if the Division of Highways controlled it, among other changes.

Legislative Auditor Aaron Allred’s office released highlights of the Courtesy Patrol audit on Sunday.

The audit says Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia, which runs the program, received $23.9 million in state money from fiscal year 2006 through 2014.

It says the highways division overpaid the group $96,100.

It says the division potentially increased costs by replacing Courtesy Patrol vehicles and renewing contracts at an increased rate. The division expedited payments through the state auditor’s office and paid the group before the service period ended.

It says the division didn’t monitor fuel spending or use traffic data to manage scheduling.

Control of W.Va. Courtesy Patrol Will Remain in Same Hands

The West Virginia Courtesy Patrol’s longtime operator has been awarded a new one-year contract.

Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia was one of two bidders for the contract. The other was IncidentClear, which operates service patrols in several other states.

The Charleston Gazette reports state officials approved Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia’s bid on Wednesday.

The Beckley-based nonprofit’s bid was lower than the bid submitted by IncidentClear.

The Courtesy Patrol provides roadside assistance to motorists.

Several legislators voiced concerns about high salaries paid to executives of Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia during last week’s special session. The Tomblin administration determined that the state doesn’t have the authority to set salaries for executives of nonprofits.

Two Bids Submitted to Run W.Va. Courtesy Patrol

State highways officials are evaluating two bids for a contract to operate the West Virginia Courtesy Patrol.

The bidders are the patrol’s longtime operator, Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia, and IncidentClear. IncidentClear operates service patrols in Massachusetts, Nevada, and Dallas County, Texas, along with similar programs in several large cities.

Department of Administration spokeswoman Diane Holley-Brown tells the Charleston Gazette that the state plans to have a new contract in place as of July 1.

The Courtesy Patrol provides roadside assistance to motorists in West Virginia.

Several legislators voiced concerns about high salaries paid to executives of the nonprofit Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia during last week’s special session. The Tomblin administration determined that the state doesn’t have the authority to set salaries for executives of nonprofits.