The city’s high-profile and controversial forensic audit of the Great Park was plagued by poor governance, a lack of auditing standards, and a compromised bidding process, according to a scathing report released by the State Auditor’s office Tuesday.
Tag: forensic audit
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Watchdogs Want DA’s Office Off Great Park Investigation
Citing an “actual and perceived conflict” of interest, two Orange County watchdogs call for District Attorney Tony Rackauckas to be recused from any Great Park investigations.
Posted inIrvine
Video Derides Findings of Great Park Audit
A video produced by Gafcon, the San Diego-based firm targeted by forensic auditors examining the finances of Irvine’s Great Park, claims the auditors’ findings are false and/or misleading.
Posted inIrvine
Former Great Park Consultants Defy Demand for Records
Irvine’s deadline comes and goes without Forde & Mollrich turning over financial information relating to their infamous Great Park contract. City Council will decide whether to take the issue to a judge.
Posted inIrvine
Forde & Mollrich Partner Threatened With Contempt
In the newest twist of the ongoing Great Park investigation, Stu Mollrich, who heads the park’s now infamous former public relations consulting firm, is defying auditor’s demands for the company’s overhead, employee salaries and profit margins.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Releases New Round of Great Park Depositions
Interviews with the park’s former CEO and chief financial officer are made public.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Forde & Mollrich Investigates Great Park Investigation
The public relations firm, which is a target of a forensic investigation commissioned by the city of Irvine, submitted a Public Records Act request for records related to the probe.
