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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.

23-0047-C Alleged false statements made through a complaint resulting in the harassment of a City employee for participation in a previous OIG investigation and the subsequent corrective action.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation into the alleged false statements made through a complaint resulting in the harassment of a City employee for their participation in a previous OIG investigation and the subsequent corrective action. The purpose of the investigation was to substantiate or not substantiate, through the collection of sufficient evidence, the allegations of harassment or retaliation of the City employee for their participation in the OIG investigation.