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Board directs budget analyst to audit city-owned wireless network; vote 8-3
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to direct the budget analyst to conduct a fiscal feasibility analysis of a proposed city-owned wireless network, after a debate over audit priorities and timing.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion directing the budget analyst to conduct a fiscal feasibility analysis of a city-owned wireless network, including assessments of affordable access, hardware affordability, community-sensitive training and support, and relevant content for low-income residents. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 8-3.
Supporters said the audit is needed to obtain independent, detailed information before the city proceeds with any contract with private vendors. "We've got to go and get the information ourselves," Supervisor McGoldrick said during debate, arguing that the city had sought but not received sufficient…
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