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Council questions contract oversight after embezzlement charges involving former provider
Summary
A council member raised U.S. District Court charges alleging embezzlement by a former homeless service provider; city staff described current contract controls, reporting and audits for existing providers and pledged follow‑up on earlier contracts.
During the meeting, Councilmember Gibson raised recent federal charges alleging embezzlement by an organization that formerly provided homeless services and asked city staff what happened to those funds and what the city is doing to ensure accountability.
"Several weeks ago, the U.S. District Court charged...Sisters Keepers," Gibson said, asking whether the funds were one‑time or recurring and…
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