State auditor general examining Pure Michigan campaign

The multi-million dollar Pure Michigan campaign is getting an evaluation. The state auditor general started a review this week. Representatives Steven Johnson, R-Wayland and Martin Howrylak, R-Troy, asked for the audit. Johnson said he wants to make sure the campaign is a good deal for taxpayers. “I like the ads, too. I think they’re, you know, they’re nice to see on TV. They make me feel good about Michigan,” he said. “But it’s millions of dollars that we’re spending and that money doesn’t come from nowhere. That comes from the hardworking taxpayers of Michigan.” The details of a potential audit have yet to be released by the auditor general. But Michelle Grinnell is with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. It oversees Pure Michigan. She said the review is limited to Pure Michigan’s annual return on investment report. “We stand by that study,” said Grinnell. “However, we are, again, happy to have the Office of the Auditor General review that and will work with them on that