Audit: Costa Mesa Event Likely Violated City Puchasing Policies
Costa Mesa
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Required competitive bids were not received for nine separate contracts for 60th anniversary event, among other issues cited by a city audit.
State: Health Agency Must Select 911 Ambulance Providers
County Government
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State officials determined that the county delegated too much control over the process to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Voice of Our Commentators
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Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
District Attorney Investigator Drops By Santa Ana City Hall
Countywide
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An Orange County district attorney investigator retrieved a city contract with a towing company that has done business with Mayor Miguel Pulido’s family.
Report Spotlights Health and Social Disparities in OC
County Government
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The annual Health Care Agency survey shows a healthy county overall but wide disparities depending on age, race, ethnicity and geography.
Top Anaheim Official Heads to LA
Anaheim
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City Manager Marcie Edwards is set to take the top slot at the Department of Water and Power.
OC Ambulance Contracting Draws Scrutiny From State Authorities
Countywide
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A selection process for long-term ambulance services in Orange County is in upheaval as a state agency questions its legality.
Nguyen Harshly Criticized by Colleagues Over CalOptima Audit
Healthy Communities
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The county supervisor’s grip on CalOptima — the county’s $1.5-billion managed health care plan for the poor and elderly — may be loosening.
Irvine Council Approves Great Park Forensic Investigation
Irvine
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A forensic audit of Great Park contract compliance is now a full-blown investigation as the council OKs subpoenas to compel contractors to speak.
Nelson Will Remain Chairman
Norberto Santana, Jr. columns
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The OC Board of Supervisors took an unusual step Tuesday by voting to keep Shawn Nelson as chairman and Pat Bates as vice chairwoman.