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Article 17: Inspector General Ordinance

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23-0030-I Allegation of parking permit misuse and improper time reporting

The Office of Inspector General received an anonymous complaint alleging an Environmental Health Department (EHD) employee (E1) is using an EHD department parking permit to park their personal vehicle at the Civic Plaza parking lot. The complainant also alleged that E1 may be committing time-reporting fraud by coming in late and leaving early.

23-0074-C Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged misuse of position and violations of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures by the Animal Welfare Department.

23-0053-I Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Allegation of retaliation for participation in an investigation by relocating a City employee to another location with the same title but different duties with a one (1) day notice.

23-0038-C Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged retaliation by adding on-call duties, removal from meetings, and pulling a critical position due to the employee's participation in a previous investigation.

22-0189-C Alleged lack of controls, split purchasing, commingling of funds, and misappropriation pertaining to two (2) vendor contracts for a book project as well as an alleged violation of the Anti-Donation clause regarding the MOU for the publishing and distribution of the book, "City at the Crossroads: The Pandemic, Protests, and Public Service in Albuquerque".

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23-0060-C Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Allegation that the City is not consistently following its hiring policies.

23-0041-C and 23-0048-C Allegation concerning harrassment/retaliation for participating in an investigation regarding the Gibson Health Hub.

Allegation that a complaint, concerning harassment/retaliation for participation in an investigation regarding the Gibson Health Hub, filed with the Department Director, City Administration, and Human Resources was not addressed in accordance with the City Ordinance.

22-0162-C Alleged Nonfeasance and Misrepresentation

The Office of Inspector General initiated an investigation into the alleged nonfeasance and misrepresentation of facts related to the use of unverified chemicals to sanitize City buses during the COVID-19 Pandemic and abuse of authority and undue influence, by a City Official, resulting in circumvention of City policies and the possibility of conflict of interest between a City Official and the vendor.

22-0212-C Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged waste of resources due to unnecessary hiring at BioPark related to two positions

22-0208-C Alleged Violations of Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures for Conducting Non-City Business on CIty Time

The Office of Inspector General received a complaint alleging that a City Employee was operating a private business out of their residence on City time.

22-0207-C Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged waste of resources related to the City's purchase and installation of the EAGL shot detection system.

23-0018-C Potential Violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Nonfeasance by City Employees

The Office of Inspector General received multiple complaints subject to the Whistleblower Protection Act. The complaints alleged violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and nonfeasance by City of Albuquerque (City) employees related to the City’s demolition and remodeling of the Gibson Health Hub facility creating a threat to the health of anyone in the facility.

22-0201-C Alleged Waste by Parking Division

The Office of Inspector General received a compliant alleging that the Parking Division Manager plays favoritism when hiring employees.

22-0197-C Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Allegation of abuse of authority by a City employee.

22-0190-C Investigative Informative Case Synopsis

Alleged misuse of CDBG-CV grant funds and Gross receipts tax bond funds.