Audit: Former County Finance Director Didn’t File Disclosure
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Bob Franz, who served as interim county CEO, didn’t file a required financial interest disclosure last year, according to county auditor.
Supervisors Said to Be Courting Santa Barbara County CEO
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Sources say supervisors are quietly negotiating with Chandra L. Wallar to take the reins of Orange County’s $6-billion bureaucracy.
County Officials Grappling With Impact of Pension Rate Changes
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Officials are trying to gauge the fiscal impacts of a decision to lower investment assumption rates.
County Officials Discuss Strategic Financial Plan Amid Turmoil
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Democratic wins on Election Day, the Bustamante scandal and labor negotiations cast shadows over the all-Republican Board of Supervisors’ future planning.
Daly Cleared in Harassment Probe
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After investigation, county officials conclude that all sexual harassment and favoritism allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly are unfounded.
Battle Over County’s Labor Contracts Is Heating Up
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As the Super Bowl of labor negotiations continues, leaders of two unions criticize supervisors on double standard for wages, promotions and raises. One supervisor responds that he doesn’t have a “pot of gold.”
Board of Supervisors Delays Approval of Computer Contract
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After concerns from labor and two county supervisors, a $200-million voice and data contract is delayed. Supervisors will now meet privately on the issue on Nov. 13.
DA Granted More Money to Investigate Public Corruption
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County supervisors agree to increase resources for public corruption cases but avoid establishing a stand-alone public integrity unit inside the district attorney’s office.
Interim County CEO Bob Franz Is Slated for 5.5-Percent Pay Raise
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Supervisors stand behind the raise for Franz but are somewhat muted about a farewell party for his predecessor.
Drakodaidis Placed on Admin Leave
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County officials are mum on move against deputy CEO who in July accused supervisors of corruption. Her attorney says she’s being “set up” for firing.