The former Grand Isle County deputy sheriff

The trend has been growing rapidly. but off a fairly low base. People talk about broadband costs and access being an issue at the moment. but I think it will bypass the broadband curve and move much more onto smartphones and tablets as it did in India." he said.Tejwani said that once the online shopping market opened up a bit more. it would makes it easier for newer brands to come in to SA."Historically. SA has been a fairly protected market. If you're an offshore retailer looking to come into the country. it is very difficult to get the footprint organically without doing a deal with a local retailer. A lot of the retailers here have taken space throughout the cycle. even when they probably didn't need it just to keep the international retailers out and protect their margins." Tejwani said. "For example. in isolation Zara's four stores in SA aren't really going to achieve much. but if online develops. it could potentially put ten flagship stores in SA for brand awareness and then drive volume online." he said.State authorities have investigated 21 cases of possible time-sheet fraud by employees since a Vermont State Police patrol commander was caught padding his hours in July 2012, according to the Department of Human Resources.Four time-sheet cases have been referred to law enforcement for possible criminal investigation, said Steve Collier, the Human Resources legal counsel.Collier said the 21 cases involve 20 employees, but he was unable to specify any names, including the four sent for criminal investigations.The state has about 8,000 employees, including 7,000 permanent workers.A more than two-week investigation by the Burlington Free Press has determined one time-sheet case involves longtime Liquor Control Investigator Matt Gonyo of Chittenden County. The former Grand Isle County deputy sheriff has spent 13 of his 15 years in law enforcement with Liquor Control.Gonyo initially asked the Free Press how the newspaper became aware of his case. He later said his investigation is related to a whistle-blowing complaint he filed with Human Resources and with the office of Auditor Doug Hoffer. He declined to say what the complaint was about.Gonyo referred further questions to the Vermont State Employees Association. Spokesman Doug Gibson said the union would like to speak but is waiting for Human Resources to complete an investigation.Hoffer acknowledged Gonyo spoke to him about the operation of the Department of Liquor Control, but it is up to Human Resources to initially address the issues.Vermont State Police Capt. J.P. Sinclair, who recently was named the department's chief criminal investigator, said Tuesday he was aware of two time-sheet fraud complaints.