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
22-0008-C Informative Case Synopsis
Alleged Abuse of Power Related to Covid Protocols
22-0010-C Informative Case Synopsis
Union Negotiations
22-0002-C Allegation of time card fraud in Aviation Finance and Warehouse
On January 7, 2022, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) received an email complaint stating 'Time card fraud should be addressed at Aviation Department with Finance including Warehouse employees before it gets to media.' The OIG determined that the allegation contained potential fraud, waste, or abuse and that it was appropriate for the OIG to conduct a fact-finding investigation. The purpose of the investigation was to address the alleged time card fraud in the City of Albuquerque's (City) Aviation Finance and Warehouse Divisions.
2022 Fraud Prevention Week
A PDF of 2022 Fraud Prevention Week.
2022 Fraud Prevention Week Flyers.pdf