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Supervisors Start Taking Control of County’s Financial Checks and Balances

Orange County Auditor-Controller

By Nick Gerda | June 28, 2018

The supervisors’ most immediate action was to take control of the county’s internal auditors, who are supposed to function as watchdogs against fraud in county departments and currently report to the county’s independently-elected auditor-controller, Eric Woolery.

Lawsuit Claims Auditor-Controller Had County Staff Drive His Kids To School

Orange County Auditor-Controller

By Nick Gerda | February 1, 2018

Orange County’s top watchdog of public dollars, Eric Woolery, is accused by a former employee of having government employees drive his young children to school and other activities during work hours and babysit them at the office.

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In Newport Beach tonight, officials will talk about increasing the amount of money the city pays to airport policy consultant Tom Edwards, the city’s consultant since 2008. Council meets at 7 p.m. Background: https://t.co/flpy3NmFFA Meeting: https://t.co/1Z1qmThftv

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In Irvine tonight, officials will talk about moving forward with a $242,000 resurfacing of the bike trail at Ranch Park, which is located off of Jeffrey Road and Irvine Center Drive. Council meets at 4 p.m. Background: https://t.co/eRMKQAFqhm Meeting: https://t.co/0KgwvZQKnl

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In Stanton tonight, officials will talk about putting a new marijuana business tax on the ballot for a consolidated special election Nov. 5. Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Background: https://t.co/npel2JhN4i Meeting: https://t.co/u2LFvUjBR1

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In Buena Park tonight, officials will have a public study session focused on the way items are put on the city council’s meeting agendas. Council meets at 5 p.m. Background: https://t.co/0u5S02uGdt Meeting: https://t.co/j4SsNsU0rd

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In Laguna Beach tonight, officials will talk about approving a 10% pay increase for the assistant city manager and director of public works. Council meets at 6 p.m. Background: https://t.co/GkGzOHYu60 Meeting: https://t.co/MGrZDn3ag5

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The Mission Viejo, Garden Grove and Laguna Hills city council meetings for tonight have been canceled.

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