Wed, November 27, 2024
Tue, November 26, 2024
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trust Matters in Cabinet Picks
Mon, November 25, 2024
Sun, November 24, 2024
Thu, November 14, 2024
Tue, November 12, 2024
Thu, April 23, 2009
Mon, February 2, 2009
[ Mon, Feb 02nd 2009 ] - Nathan Burkes
Is Obama a rock star?
Fri, January 30, 2009

Watchdog: Richmond elections office wasted money on high-end sofas, gun, and unnecessary bodyguards


//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. gh-end-sofas-gun-and-unnecessary-bodyguards.html
Published in Politics and Government on Monday, November 25th 2024 at 16:31 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • 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.

The article from Richmond.com discusses a report by Richmond's Office of the Inspector General concerning allegations of fraud and abuse within the Richmond Office of Elections. The investigation, which was initiated after concerns raised by the Richmond Electoral Board, focused on the actions of Elections Director Keith Balmer. The report found no evidence of fraud or abuse but highlighted several areas where Balmer's management practices could be improved, including better communication with the Electoral Board and more transparency in operations. It also noted that while there were no legal violations, some of Balmer's decisions, like the handling of voter registration and election day logistics, could benefit from clearer guidelines and oversight. The Inspector General recommended policy changes to enhance accountability and efficiency in the elections office.

Read the Full Richmond Article at [ https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-office-of-elections-keith-balmer-inspector-general-report-fraud-abuse/article_ea9bca94-ab55-11ef-9037-df2147de18ff.html ]

Publication Contributing Sources