Investigation finds nearly $500,000 in waste, fraud, and abuse in Richmond Elections Office
An investigation into allegations of misuse of public resources by Richmond General Registrar Keith Balmer and his office has confirmed 25 of 26 claims of waste, fraud, and abuse, leading to nearly $500,
Investigation cites Richmond's top election official and his department with waste, fraud, and abuse
An investigation by Richmond’s government watchdog agency cited top Richmond elections official Keith Balmer and his department with 25 counts of waste, fraud, and abuse.
IG report found 25 counts of waste, fraud or abuse in the Richmond election offices
Richmond's top election officials abused government resources, violated city policies and engaged in nepotism, according to a just-released report by the city inspector general. Why it matters: Since 2021,
City watchdog: Richmond elections office wasted money on high-end sofas, gun and bodyguards
A report from Richmond's Office of the Inspector General said swivel chairs, leather sofas, and oak filing cabinets bought from LaDiff were a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Richmond’s top election officials committed fraud, wasted city funds and broke policies, probe finds
An investigation found Richmond’s top two election officials abused their authority and broke city policies, including fraud, the misuse of city-issued credit cards, wasteful spending, drinking
Investigation shows Richmond registrar wasted thousands of dollars
An investigation by Richmond’s inspector general shows that Richmond’s Registrar Keith Balmer and his office wasted thousands of dollars, violated city policies and abused its authority. The report from James Osuna cited 25 allegations that were substantiated during an investigation,
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Editorial: Fraud, nepotism and arrogance: Will somebody please fire Keith Balmer?
Turns out the lack of oversight and spending controls that bedevil City Hall has its own trickle-down effect. Donald Trump, ...
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Investigation into Richmond Office of Elections could have legal implications
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A 24-page report from the Office of the Inspector General alleges both Richmond Registrar Keith ...
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Virginia election official removed after 11 voters got wrong ballots, can't cast new ones
The Richmond Electoral Board removed Precinct Chief Barbara Burgo on Tuesday, according to Keith Balmer, Richmond’s general registrar. The voters were given ballots that had federal elections ...
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Everything you need to know on Election Day in Virginia, from what to bring to what you can wear
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With polls set to open in Virginia at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Richmond Registrar Keith Balmer is reminding voters to bring a photo ID like a driver’s license or passport to ...