Richmond prosecutors reviewing investigation report of election officials to determine legal options
On Monday, Richmond Inspector General James Osuna released the findings of his investigation into alleged misspending and misconduct by General Registrar Keith Balmer and his employees.
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,
City’s Electoral Board Chair speaks out on investigation into Office of Elections
Richmond’s Electoral Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, for the first time since the city’s inspector general released a report on the Office of Elections.
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.
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,
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.
Richmond’s top election officials committed fraud, wasted city funds and broke policies, probe finds
Richmond Inspector General James Osuna and his office investigated the city’s elections office following claims of improper spending and nepotism against General Registrar Keith Balmer and his ...
Report: Multiple allegations of misconduct against Richmond election officials uncovered
All but one of 26 allegations of fraud, waste and abuse against Richmond's two highest-ranking election officials were substantiated in a report by the city’s inspector general. The only investigated allegation directly related to elections involved General Registrar Keith Balmer hiring a private security company “to investigate possible election interference.
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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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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 ...
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FOIA Friday: Louisa resident wants more county government meetings advertised
The city of Richmond’s Inspector General James Osuna is facing claims that his office has “stonewalled” an official’s attempts to learn more about the investigation into the city’s ...