Investigation shows misuse of taxpayer dollars in Richmond
A big shake up at city hall after an investigation reveals misuse of your tax dollars. That includes the construction of a desk at a cost of $12,000 and it’s not even finished. via nbc12.com Tara Morgan.
View Article5 Richmond parks employees face disciplinary hearings
In its investigative reports, the office of the inspector general cited a litany of offenses by two parks maintenance employees, including unauthorized use of a city vehicle; conducting private...
View ArticleRichmond Government: Desk Jockeys
It would be nice to think the Pine Camp counter represents a sad exception. By now, Richmond residents are justified if they suspect it is really the deplorable rule. via timesdispatch.com staff reports.
View ArticleReaction to Parks and Rec investigation
We’re told this investigation is the just the tip of the iceberg. A full audit of Parks and Recreation Department will be revealed in the next month. via nbc12.com Rachel DePompa.
View ArticleTowing Fees – Request For Documents
Response Wed, December 8, 2010 1:05:03 PM Umesh V. Dalal, City Auditor City of Richmond Description of document: The towing contract audit that was sent to the Police Department and referenced in your...
View ArticleTowing Fees – Request For Documents
To: “Dalal, Umesh V. – Auditor” Sent: Sat, December 11, 2010 5:45:19 AM Dear Mr. Dalal, Thank you for clarifying your response for me. Would you please email to me copies of the communications between...
View ArticleRichmond auditor recommended competing proposals for city port
Richmond City Council is considering a proposal to lease the Port of Richmond to a state authority despite a recommendation from the city auditor to seek competing proposals for the property. via...
View ArticleThe Jail Break
As City Council prepares to vote on the proposed jail contract July 25, questions about how the contract was awarded continue to mount. via The Jail Break | News and Features | Style Weekly – Richmond,...
View ArticleRichmond auditor says administration is keeping him from properly...
Dalal also says the city’s chief administrative officer requires to be informed before any investigation begins, and that any help from police has to be approved by the administration on a case-by-case...
View ArticleNew phone app aids in fraud reporting
Richmond’s City Auditor’s Office unveiled a free app Tuesday that will allow anyone with a smartphone to instantly report fraud, waste and abuse of city resources.
View ArticleAuditor clears red light contracts [but]
The auditor’s office claims American Traffic Solutions is actually a subsidiary of Redflex. He wrote that the company was essentially, “competing against itself to provide an appearance of a...
View ArticleCompany challenges city auditor findings
American Traffic Solutions attorneys is calling the investigation “shoddy” and asking the city auditor to immediately correct the records and notify media. Link
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Former administrator sues city auditor for $10.7 million
Former Richmond administrator Sharon Judkins has sued City Auditor Umesh Dalal for $10.7 million, alleging Dalal defamed her and acted with gross negligence in releasing a report on an attempt to boost...
View ArticleCity will pay for Dalal’s legal defense in defamation suit
The city of Richmond plans to hire outside legal counsel in the defamation lawsuit filed against City Auditor Umesh Dalal, according to City Attorney Allen L. Jackson. The $10.7 million civil suit,...
View ArticleCouncil Holds Back on Auditor Congrats
In her email to Samuels, Mosby doesn’t elaborate on her objections to announcing Dalal’s award. But in response to questions from Style, she refers to internal issues. Link
View ArticleRichmond auditor recommended competing proposals for city port
Richmond City Council is considering a proposal to lease the Port of Richmond to a state authority despite a recommendation from the city auditor to seek competing proposals for the property. via...
View ArticleThe Jail Break
As City Council prepares to vote on the proposed jail contract July 25, questions about how the contract was awarded continue to mount. via The Jail Break | News and Features | Style Weekly – Richmond,...
View ArticleRichmond auditor says administration is keeping him from properly...
Dalal also says the city’s chief administrative officer requires to be informed before any investigation begins, and that any help from police has to be approved by the administration on a case-by-case...
View ArticleNew phone app aids in fraud reporting
Richmond’s City Auditor’s Office unveiled a free app Tuesday that will allow anyone with a smartphone to instantly report fraud, waste and abuse of city resources.
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