Required competitive bids were not received for nine separate contracts for 60th anniversary event, among other issues cited by a city audit.
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
State: Health Agency Must Select 911 Ambulance Providers
State officials determined that the county delegated too much control over the process to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Posted inUncategorized
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
District Attorney Investigator Drops By Santa Ana City Hall
An Orange County district attorney investigator retrieved a city contract with a towing company that has done business with Mayor Miguel Pulido’s family.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Spotlights Health and Social Disparities in OC
The annual Health Care Agency survey shows a healthy county overall but wide disparities depending on age, race, ethnicity and geography.
Posted inAnaheim
Top Anaheim Official Heads to LA
City Manager Marcie Edwards is set to take the top slot at the Department of Water and Power.
Posted inCountywide, State, Top Stories
OC Ambulance Contracting Draws Scrutiny From State Authorities
A selection process for long-term ambulance services in Orange County is in upheaval as a state agency questions its legality.
Posted inTop Stories
Nguyen Harshly Criticized by Colleagues Over CalOptima Audit
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.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Council Approves Great Park Forensic Investigation
A forensic audit of Great Park contract compliance is now a full-blown investigation as the council OKs subpoenas to compel contractors to speak.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Nelson Will Remain Chairman
The OC Board of Supervisors took an unusual step Tuesday by voting to keep Shawn Nelson as chairman and Pat Bates as vice chairwoman.
