Hall-Taylor's attorney, J. Mark White of Birmingham, said in a statement Thursday to The Associated Press that the contract between Hall-Taylor and Bishop State was "entirely appropriate and legal." He said Hall-Taylor delivered services required under the contract.
He said there is no finding in the system's report of an "overpayment," but rather a question raised regarding total fees paid for architectural and construction management services.
He said the firm wasn't contacted by those who prepared the report. He said the firm has cooperated with authorities "in every investigation" and regrets it wasn't contacted for the Bishop State report.
In the criminal probe, prosecutors have charged 27 people, including Holloway, with stealing more than $200,000 in financial aid and sports program money.
Holloway remains director of the college's Carver Campus.
Information from: Press-Register, http://www.al.com/mobileregister
--Associated Press
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