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Final No. 20-0003-I - Disputed Contract Pricing

The Office of Inspector General received information that a vendor was overcharging the City based on the price list the complainant had. Aviation employee, AV1 contacted the OIG stating that there was a situation regarding a vendor to which Aviation “piggybacked” off of for services. AV1 stated the State of New Mexico Purchasing Division awarded a Price Agreement off of a Federal, General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

Final No. 20-0009-I Animal Welfare Department Volunteer

A complaint was forwarded to the Office of the Inspector General in reference to a volunteer with the Animal Welfare Department. This volunteer is alleged to have been reported multiple times to the various managers and Directors within the Animal Welfare Department, yet has been able to continue volunteering and negatively representing both the Department and City.

Final No. 19-0003-C Public Access TV

The Office of the Inspector General was provided with information regarding allegations with City of Albuquerque and possible fraud as it relates to the public access TV contract. The allegations involved the eligibility of the contractor to obtain the initial contract, property obtained and purchased with City funds as well as property being retained by the contractor, and the office/location used by the contractor.

Final No. 19-0001-R Emprende Latino Review

The Office of Inspector General received a request to conduct a performance review of a contract the Economic Development Department had established with EmprendeLatino, LLC to support entrepreneurs in the Hispanic community. The organization had undergone a significant change in staffing and the requestor wanted to ensure that there were no performance problems as a result.

Final No. 20-0011-I Whistleblower Complaint, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation

The Office of Inspector General received a complaint that expressed concerns about the Department of Municipal Development Security Division.

Final No. 20-0001-I Improper Personnel Action/Abuse of Position

The OIG conducted and completed investigation 19-0002-I “Beehive” which was approved on May 27, 2020. During the course of that investigation several other red flags were found along with similar complaints being brought to our attention. All had a common denominator, the Former Animal Welfare Department Director (AWD), D1. The decision was made to open a separate investigation to look into those issues.

Final No. 20-0004-I Review of Travel of City Coucilor Pena

The Office of Inspector General reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Office of the State Auditor regarding travel expenses of City Councilor Pena that were not in compliance with City travel regulations.

Final No. 21-0002-I - DFAS Attempted Fraud ACH Investigation

The Office of Inspector General was asked to review an attempted Fraudulent ACH transaction from the City of Albuquerque in the amount of $1.9 million to a vendor.

Final No. 21-0024-C City employeee sleeping in vehicle during work hours

The Office of Inspector General received information from a citizen concerning a white City of Albuquerque pick-up truck and that an employee was sleeping inside the truck with the seat leaned back.

21-0032-C Informative Case Synopsis

City of Albuquerque vehicle spotted behind bank while the employee was inside a Hooters.

21-0036-C Informative Case Synopsis

City of Albuquerque staff from Senior Affairs and Solid Waste Departments arrive at the Senior Center every morning during business hours to eat breakfast.

21-0041-C Informative Case Synopsis

Three males arrive at the North Domingo Multigenerational center and eat breakfast every morning.

21-0050-C Informative Case Synopsis

Animal Welfare Department: Mistreatment of Dog

21-0053-C Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged illegal installation of lighting on Central between 1st and 8th streets by the City of Albuquerque.

21-0061-C Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged improper approval of installation of solar panels creating a hazard and alleged City employee wasting water during 2019 and 2020, in violation of the City's Water Conservancy Program.

21-0060-C Informative Case Synopsis

Improper Procedures for Installing Barricade

21-0091-C Informative Case Synopsis

APD Procurement Process

21-0098-C Informative Case Synopsis

Art & Culture Department Lack of Training Provided

21-0103-C Informative Case Synopsis

Parking citations not processed prior to dates of fee escalation