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Oakland City Council's plan to tackle crime | Rift in local NAACP | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' by new report | Broadway 'bulb-outs'

Tag: City Auditor

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Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s financial watchdog reflects on the city’s transformation

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

City Auditor Courtney Ruby is leaving her job after 13 years. She says the city has changed in important ways.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What does Oakland’s City Auditor do?

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

The City Auditor investigates fraud, waste, and abuse. Here’s a list of what the auditor is working on over the next year.

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Posted inCity Hall & Policing

A power struggle in Oakland Chinatown surfaces in a critical audit

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

A new report faulted the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council for chaotic meetings and confusing votes. But some stakeholders say the audit is a political broadside.

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Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Audit: Oakland homeless shelters, services falling short

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

Despite spending $69 million over three years, the city failed to sufficiently track contractors’ work, an audit found.

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Oakland parks director denies wrongdoing following auditor’s whistleblower report

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

The City Auditor accused Oakland’s housing and parks departments heads of violating city spending rules to award contracts to friends.

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