State Controller’s Audit

The media has been all over a request by the California State Controller’s Office (SCO) to “conduct an investigation of financial practices and reporting by the City of Richmond.” Without even giving the City a chance to respond, the letter is highly inflammatory,...

Police Commission Primer

This addresses the two articles that are copied at the end of this email. The Richmond Police Commission plays an important role, but that role continues to be misunderstood by many, including even some police commissioners. The Police Commission has only three powers...