Months after declaring the company was at fault for costly delays in its work for the county, board members approved a contract change aimed at getting things back on track. But doubts persist.
Tag: Frank Kim
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Issues Second Scathing Report on County Animal Shelter
This situation is so bad at the 74-year-old facility that the panel recommends a housecleaning of top management. The report, the second in less than a month on problems at the shelter, reveals bad employee morale, mistreatment of dogs in kennels, and rat infestations.
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New County CEO Starts by Reaching Out to Employees
On his first day as the county’s top executive, Frank Kim said he plans to work hard to deal with concerns raised by a recent worker survey.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Frank Kim Must Sell OC on County Government
New county CEO Frank Kim needs to take the lead in creating an effective regional governance model if he’s to stem calls for dissolution of Orange County’s cities in favor of one super city.
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Frank Kim is Appointed New County CEO
The widely-respected finance official, who recently served as acting CEO, is slated to take over permanently next week. He replaces Mike Giancola, who abruptly moved up his retirement last month, citing health issues.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
County CEO Mike Giancola to Retire in September
Orange County government’s top executive plans to retire in September, less than two-and-a-half years after he was promoted to the high post.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Top Finance Official: County Pension System on ‘Very Good Track’
Following years of dire warnings from political leaders and concessions by employees, the Orange County government’s retirement system is on its way to the 80-percent funding level, which finance officials say represents a healthy system.
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Frank Kim Takes Over As Acting County CEO
County Chief Financial Officer Frank Kim will serve as CEO while Mike Giancola is out on medical leave for the next month recuperating from back surgery.
Posted inGovernment
County Officials Grappling With Impact of Pension Rate Changes
Officials are trying to gauge the fiscal impacts of a decision to lower investment assumption rates.
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County Budget Balanced but Pension Battle Ahead
Supervisors make it clear that they’ll be tough at the negotiating table with top managers, attorneys and public safety officials.
