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Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Audit finds billing discrepancies in City streetlight maintenance contract
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 12.3.2024) – The Richmond
City Council Office of City Auditor (OCA) today issued an audit report
regarding billing discrepancies in a streetlight maintenance contract.
OCA found the streetlight maintenance contract was “not adequately managed, which contributed to at least $1.2 million in charges that may be unallowable, overbilled, or questionable.”
The report
contains recommendations to the City Administration to address its findings,
including recouping funds for the unallowable charges, overbilling, and
questionable billings identified in the audit. The Administration agreed with
all the audit’s seven recommendations.
OCA has referred additional details of the audit to the Richmond City Council Office of Inspector General for further investigation into possible fraud, waste, and abuse.
Richmond
City Council thanks the staff of the Richmond Office of City Auditor for its
dedication, expertise, and diligence in auditing and evaluating this contract,
as well as in reviewing the City’s expenditures across various departments,
offices, and boards.
Background
The Richmond City Council Office of City Auditor is
responsible for administering the City’s internal audit function. The Office’s
responsibilities encompass verifying the appropriate use of City resources,
assessing the City’s internal controls, evaluating the efficiency and
effectiveness of City operations, and ensuring compliance with laws,
regulations, and policies. The Office’s mission is to promote open and accountable city government through
independent audit services. The City Auditor manages Office staff and
resources, as established
by Richmond City Charter; Chapter 4. – Council; Section 4-18. https://www.municode.com/library/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH_CH4CO_S4.18CIAU
The mission of the Richmond City Council Office of Inspector General is to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the programs and operations of the City of Richmond Government through independent and objective investigations, inspections, and assistance. Values – Integrity, Excellence, Accountability.
CONTACT/INFORMATION
For more
information regarding the Richmond City Council Office of City
Auditor, please contact Riad Ali, City Auditor, at 804.646.5616 (tel); riad.ali@rva.gov (email)
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City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suite 300 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.
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