Auditor Criticizes D.C. Finance System
posted 8:53 am Fri November 16, 2007 - Washington
Deborah Nichols testified Thursday at a D.C. Council hearing about the alleged multimillion dollar theft of public funds. She said there is a "lack of cooperation" from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer when it comes to providing information. And she said the office is "adversarial in nature."
Federal prosecutors have said two mid-level tax office employees, along with several accomplices, stole more than $20 million in public funds by fabricating property tax refund checks since at least 2001.
Chief Financial Officer Natwar Ghandi said 15 employees have now been removed or resigned.Latest Comment on Auditor Criticizes D.C. Finance System
Winstrv
2:49 pm on 11/16/07
I don't understand why the head guy isn't being fired. Doesn't sound like he knew what was going on. What do they say about ignorance not being an excuse.
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