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Supervisors press for accountability in SF SAFE scandal; committee continues investigation
Summary
At a Dec. 5 Government Audit and Oversight Committee hearing, Board President Aaron Peskin and supervisors pressed for answers after audits and the district attorney—s affidavit allege SF SAFE misused more than $700,000; the committee continued the item to the chair to pursue subpoenas and further testimony.
Board President Aaron Peskin told the Government Audit and Oversight Committee on Dec. 5 that a controller—s review and subsequent district attorney—s affidavit show misuse of SF SAFE funds beyond an initial $80,000 finding. Peskin said the amount "was over $700,000" and noted former SF SAFE director Kyra Worthy was arrested on 34 felony charges related to alleged fraud and misappropriation of public funds.
Peskin described repeated difficulties in obtaining candid cooperation from SF SAFE—s former board leadership. He said written responses from former board president Daniel Lawson and former CFO Tom Yeh, provided by their counsel, conflict with the DA—s affidavit, which records auditors repeatedly…
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