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,
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,
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.
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 during work hours and not reporting complaints of domestic violence and sexual harassment.
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.
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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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Electoral board chair feels ‘stonewalled’ on request for inspector general report on Richmond’s election office
The Richmond Electoral Board chairwoman said she still plans to seek the removal of the city’s top elections administrator.
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FOIA Friday: Louisa resident wants more county government meetings advertised
In the days following the Nov. 13, 2022 shooting, UVA officials requested the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to ...
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California prison guard denied immunity in suit over inmate murder by ‘psychopath’ cellmate
Drozd found Solares had failed to adequately show Diaz and Clark had knowledge that the cellmate, James Osuna, had a propensity for violence. Burns did not fare as well. Solares claims Burns and ...