Monday, July 16, 2012

Richmond City Council and Richmond City Auditor to hold News Conference to unveil a new tool in helping fight government fraud, waste and abuse

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

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Monday, 16 July 2012



Richmond City Council and Richmond City Auditor to hold News Conference to unveil a new tool in helping fight government fraud, waste and abuse



All Richmond Residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council and the Richmond City Auditor, Umesh Dalal, will hold a news conference to unveil a new tool that will be used in helping fight government waste, fraud and abuse.



The Richmond Office of the City Auditor provides independent auditing services for all Richmond Government offices and entities receiving funding from the City of Richmond. In addition, the Office investigates instances of government fraud, waste and abuse.



During the past six years, the Richmond Office of the City Auditor has identified numerous opportunities to improve government efficiencies and checks and balances in the city; and, have identified several million dollars in government savings on behalf of Richmond residents.



WHEN Tuesday, July 17, 2012

9:30-10:00 a.m.



WHERE Richmond City Hall - 9th Floor Conference Room

900 E. Broad Street - Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council

Mr. Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond Office of the City Auditor



CONTACT For more information, please contact Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor, at 804.646.5616 (tel); or umesh.dalal@richmondgov.com (email)







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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.