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Montana Commerce Department Director Scott Osterman Resigns After Probe Into Travel Expenses

December 15, 2023/

MT Department of Commerce

Scott Osterman resigned this week after an investigation found he had improperly spent more than $26,000 in state funds.

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State commerce director resigns after violating travel expense policy

State records available online show Osterman this year made $80.52 in his hourly wage, more than $167,500 annually.


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