In May, auditors reported “a lack of accountability at all levels” of the agency. What they didn’t specifically mention were alleged issues involving sex, drugs and alcohol.
Tag: Kris Concepcion
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Consultant Ties Show Potential Conflicts in OCFA’s Highest Ranks
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Keith Richter and a member of his inner circle have close relationships to group that won contract to study the agency’s coverage plan.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Fire Authority’s Private BBQ Raises Eyebrows
The 24-member board of the Orange County Fire Authority was treated to a private barbeque last week, courtesy of the fire chief. The event did not sit well with some and may have violated the Brown Act.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Does Anaheim Need a $2.2-Million Flying ‘Grand Caravan?’
Using funds seized in drug raids, the Police Department is planning to buy a new, fixed-wing airplane to replace a 12-year-old helicopter.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Irvine Leaders Say They’re Being Burned by Fire Authority
Councilman Larry Agran says the amount Irvine residents pay the OC Fire Authority, compared with what other cities pay, is “out of whack.”
Posted inBrea, Costa Mesa, Countywide, Fountain Valley, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Public Safety Deals Offer Santa Ana a Way Out of Crisis
Outsourcing fire services and deals with police and general
employees could eliminate much of the city’s $30-million budget
deficit. But challenges remain.
Posted inAnaheim, Brea, Countywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Orange, Top Stories
Three OC Cities to Study Combining Fire Departments
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fire Union to Ask for Halt of Hand Crew Layoff
Fire union President Joe Kerr says the layoffs of the 22 member
crew, which are set to take place tomorrow, betray a “handshake”
agreement.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Fire Authority Quietly Passes Budget
Last week directors quickly and quietly signed off on the 2010-11 budget, along with $5 million in cuts — though the source of those cuts is yet to be determined.
