Welcome back to DOGE NEVADA’s Weekly Newsletter – your watchdog briefing on how Nevada spends your money. Each week, we dig into statewide purchase orders, vendor contracts, and agency budgets to reveal where millions of taxpayer dollars are really going.
This week’s spending snapshot shows $7.6 million in purchase orders – with over $6.8 million flowing to de-icing chemicals at the Department of Transportation. That’s nearly the entire week’s spending concentrated in one area.
Beyond the numbers, our latest investigations expose a $29 million fleet budget gap in Fernley and allegations of $575,000 in credit card fraud at Washoe County School District. These stories show why transparency and accountability matter now more than ever.
Weekly Quick Facts | Sept 14–20, 2025
The following weekly purchase order data offers a snapshot of how much taxpayer money agencies commit to vendors—showing who’s getting paid, for what, and in what amounts.
Overview
- Total Purchase Orders: 416
- Total Spending: ≈ $7.6M
- Average PO: ≈ $18.3K
Standout Purchases
Department of Transportation (DOT) issued massive de-icing chemical orders totaling over $6.8M in a single week:
- $2.92M – EnviroTech Services,Inc (solid chemical de-icer)
- $2.03M – SaltWorx Inc (solidchemical de-icer)
- $1.36M – Shelton’s (solid chemical de-icer)
- $503K – Huck Salt (solid chemical de-icer)
- Governor’s Technology Office – $429K to SHI International Corp for IT purchases.
Top 5 Vendors by Spend
- EnviroTech Services, Inc – $2.92M
- SaltWorx Inc – $2.03M
- Shelton’s – $1.36M
- Huck Salt – $503K
- SHI International Corp – $430K
Top 5 Departments bySpend
- Department of Transportation – $6.8M
- Governor’s Technology Office – $430K
- Department of Taxation – $42K
- Department of Corrections – $27K
- Department of Public Safety – ~$12K
Narrative Summary
This week’s purchase orders were dominated by the Department of Transportation’s early winter procurement of de-icing chemicals—over $6.8M across four vendors. These bulk purchases dwarf all other spending, suggesting the state is stockpiling for the upcoming winter season.
In contrast, the Governor’sTechnology Office made a large $429K investment in IT equipment/services through SHI International Corp. Other departments showed relatively minor activity, with only routine operational spending.
The disproportionate size of DOT’s chemical contracts raises questions:
Are these competitively bid?
Is Nevada over-committing to one season’s supply?
Are vendors charging consistent rates across contracts?
Latest Investigations & Articles
Fernley Fleet Budget Gap: $29M Budget vs $3M Reality
DOGE NEVADA uncovered a massive gap in Fernley’s fleet budget: officials reported $29 million in fleet spending, but records show only about $3 million in actual vehicles and equipment since 2012. Budgets list a few hundred thousand dollars per year, while “actuals” spike into the millions. Whether it’s sloppy bookkeeping or hidden spending, the numbers don’t add up—and Fernley taxpayers deserve answers.
Shameful Six-Figure WCSD Credit Card Fraud Allegations
A new report alleges over $575,000 in credit card fraud inside Washoe County School District (WCSD) between 2021–2025. Maintenance staff allegedly made duplicate purchases and diverted refunds into personal accounts. At the same time, tools at the Huffaker Maintenance Center keep disappearing without audits or investigations. Weak controls and missing oversight raise serious questions about how WCSD manages taxpayer money—and whether accountability even exists.
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Brandon Davis
President, DOGE NEVADA
