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• Audit questions higher fees for Richmond construction permits

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 11/20/2009 05:01 am

  A 15.5 percent increase in Richmond’s construction permit fees may have been unnecessary, and it has failed to produce the promised improvements in inspection services, according to the city auditor. ...

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• Big changes to Richmond' charter put on hold

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 11/03/2009 05:01 am

  The city of Richmond won’t ask the next General Assembly to fix some of the issues in the city charter that were at the root of clashes between then-Mayor L. ...

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• Big changes to Richmond' charter put on hold

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 11/03/2009 04:14 am

  The city of Richmond won’t ask the next General Assembly to fix some of the issues in the city charter that were at the root of clashes between then-Mayor L. ...

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• City Auditor' work won't be as publicized

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 10/04/2009 05:01 am

  The investigative work of Richmond City Auditor Umesh V. Dalal isn’t as newsworthy as it used to be—at least in the minds of city officials. The City Council’s office has ...

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• Audit cites 'operational deficiencies' in Richmond utilities department

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 09/12/2009 05:01 am

  The Richmond Department of Public Utilities has not planned regular maintenance of its facilities or generated work orders for jobs requested, according to an auditor’s report released yesterday. The facilities ...

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• Losing bidder complained to city about cruiser contract

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 07/17/2009 05:01 am

  Crossroads Ford of Virginia sent a protest letter after the city had awarded the contract for 40 Crown Victorias. A city auditor and the dealer say proper competitive bidding procedures ...

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• Some on Richmond council question proposed charter change regarding city auditor

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 07/13/2009 05:01 am

  Some Richmond City Council members are thinking twice about sharing oversight of the city auditor in light of his revelation that the city violated purchasing rules on a nearly $1 ...

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• $1 million Richmond police car deal broke rules

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 07/09/2009 05:01 am

  Richmond officials violated procurement rules when the city bought 40 police cars for nearly $1 million in 2007 without allowing vendors to compete for the business, according to a city ...

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• Report: Richmond school employee was overpaid

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 06/18/2009 05:01 am

  A Richmond school employee was overpaid by about $2,000 based on records falsified by his supervisor, with whom he had a personal relationship and later married, according to a report ...

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• Richmond auditor: Consolidate grounds maintenance

  Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 06/04/2009 05:01 am

  Richmond could save $411,500 per year if it consolidates its grass-cutting and other grounds maintenance, according to the city auditor. City Auditor Umesh Dalal released this week a report recommending ...

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• Eat Beat: Thanksgiving Dinner Out

  

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• Eat Beat: Thanksgiving Dinner Out

  

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