Last week a Superior Court judge ruled that the county must return upwards to $147 million in tax revenue to the state.
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Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council Again Approves Huge Hotel Subsidy
Despite objections from a packed council chambers, the 4-1 council majority approved a subsidy that could be worth as much as $158 million to a politically connected hotel developer.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County Gives Contract to Firm at Center of Fraud Scandal
Supervisor Nguyen directly accused SAIC of underbidding the project, saying she feared the contract “is heading for a train wreck.”
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Computer Vendor at Center of Massive Fraud Scandal
A prosecutor said an OC contract bidder worked “one of the largest and most brazen frauds ever committed against the city of New York.”
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Amid Uncertainty, Orange County Unveils Its Budget
While the 2013-2014 budget is largely status quo, a judge’s decision involving $73 million in property taxes means that could change.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
On The Agenda
County leaders react to a $140-million judgment, Anaheim officials vote on a controversial subsidy and cities consider next year’s budgets.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
PBS Video: Big Challenges Face Orange County’s New Chief Exec
We discuss his major tasks, along with other hot topics in local government.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Spitzer Has Sharp Questions for Staff on Mental Health Program
Supervisor Todd Spitzer wants to know why the county has lowered employment expectations for participants in the welfare program.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
County Girds for Next Tax Battle
State Sen. Lou Correa says he will lobby the governor while local leaders assess options after a judge confirmed the state’s demand for more than $140 million in property taxes.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Describes ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ in OC Agencies
Report concludes county government has made strides to change but still has a way to go.
