The Santa Ana City Council is, for the first time, publicly considering whether to shutter its controversial city jail. But a back-of-the-napkin analysis of the potential costs of such a decision shows why it’s a “tough nut to crack.”
Tag: Francisco Gutierrez
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA’s Investigation of Santa Ana Mayor Faces Scrutiny
Sources say Orange County District Attorney’s Office has yet to interview key witnesses in the property swap investigation, which both a city investigative report and former FBI agent say is crucial.
Posted inNews Briefs, Santa Ana
A Fiscal Awakening in Santa Ana?
City finance officials held a meeting to instruct residents about the municipal budget. Nearly 40 residents attended, armed with questions.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr., Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Taxpayer Advocate: Santa Ana Illegally Transferring Funds
The city has been transferring millions of dollars dedicated toward water expenses to the city’s general fund to pay for public safety costs.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Balances Budget Without Tapping Reserves
The $196.5-million general fund budget for fiscal year 2012-13 was balanced primarily through the outsourcing of the fire department and concessions from police officer and service employee unions.
Posted inSanta Ana
Finance Officer Says Santa Ana Will End Fiscal Year in the Black
In September, the city had only $313,343 in the bank but will
finish the year with a $2.7-million balance, says the city’s
finance director.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana’s General Fund Balance Dips to Just Over $300,000
The city operates on an approximately $200-million annual budget
but had just $313,343.50 in the bank on Sept. 30.
