Prosecutors conclude that the OC supervisor’s acceptance of campaign cash from an attorney who had consulted with CalOptima is not illegal.
Tag: Fair Political Practices Commission
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
More Issues With Pulido’s Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Records show the Santa Ana mayor has for years misrepresented the nature of his ownership of downtown properties on public disclosure forms.
Posted inIrvine
FPPC Complaint: Secret Irvine Political Donations Were Illegal
A Virgina-based nonprofit allegedly funneled $200,000 from secret donors to elect Republicans to the Irvine City Council.
Posted inSanta Ana
Pulido Amends Statements to Include House Transaction
Following a Voice of OC investigation, the Santa Ana Mayor updates reports to show co-ownership of a house that might be an illegal gift.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Will Likely Investigate Mayor’s Real Estate Swap
Santa Ana council members say action is needed after the deal raised serious questions among ethics experts.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Mayor’s Property Swap Raises Questions
Mayor’s family bought a house in Westminster for less than half fair market value from a city vendor, who then received a $1.35-million city contract.
Posted inGovernment
Nguyen Returns County Employee Union’s $1,700 Contribution
It took campaign finance watchdog Shirley Grindle “several e-mails” to prod the supervisor to return a contribution that was apparently illegal.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
CalOptima Board Approves Bonuses and Raises for Its Executives
Pay increases for the CEO and general counsel are granted even though the board apparently wasn’t instructed on conflict-of-interest laws.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
CalOptima Board Shows Confusion Over Conflicts of Interest
After unanimously re-electing officers, the board has a hard time determining who should abstain from votes due to conflict of interest concerns.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Questions Surround County Doctor’s Speaking Fees
Clayton Chau, a CalOptima official and former Health Care Agency psychiatrist, apparently violated county policy by taking lucrative speaking fees from pharmaceutical companies.
