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Audit finds governance, compliance and facilities gaps at Alemany/Alameda Farmers Market; Real Estate commits to CAC and repairs
Summary
A performance audit found the Alameda Farmers Market lacks a clear mission and consistent management, has governance and compliance gaps, and needs facilities and training investments; the Real Estate Division agreed and outlined near-term steps including forming a community advisory committee and capital requests.
A Budget & Legislative Analyst performance audit presented Oct. 28 urged immediate reforms at the Alameda (Alemany) Farmers Market, concluding the market lacks a clear mission, has unstable management, inconsistent compliance with state and local codes, and inadequate facilities and planning.
Dan Goncher, who led the audit, told the Government Audits & Oversight Committee the study focused on management, market finances, governance and legal compliance. He said Alameda is the oldest certified farmers market in California and the only city-operated market in San Francisco. The audit found the Real Estate Division does not follow a formal process for long‑term management and financing and that the market has not consistently complied with state and city administrative codes; those problems were partially attributable to a lack of training and inadequate tools…
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