The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque, NM conducted an investigation based on information received regarding a number of Transit employees traveling to the BYD plant in Lancaster, California to conduct bus assemble inspections for the City’s Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project. According to the complainant, a number of Transit employees may not have been going to the BYD plant and instead were using work time as a vacation.
Memos & Reports (Investigations, Inspections, etc)
FY 2020 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Inspections, etc.)
Cases closed in FY 2020
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque conducted an investigation based on information received from a complaint regarding a police officer for the Aviation Department. According to the complaint, the police officer was accused of committing a security violation when accessing a particular gate which grants employees access to the airport grounds.
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque received a complaint regarding "There's a Better Way" program, which was run by HopeWorks and funded by the City. HopeWorks is a nonprofit organization that provides services to people experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness in Albuquerque.
The Office of Inspector General conducted a thorough review involving cash handling procedures for the City of Albuquerque (City), the process by which the Albuquerque Museum collects money from the parking lot cash boxes, and the allegation of theft from these boxes by a City employee.
FY 2019 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Inspections, etc.)
Cases closed in FY 2019
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque conducted an investigation based on information received from a complaint regarding an employee with the Aviation Department (AD). According to the complaint, an AD Associate Director (AV-1) submitted a contract proposal for the job he was currently overseeing as an AD employee.
FY 2018 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Inspections, etc.)
Cases closed in FY 2018
Misappropriation of City resources by BioPark employees who were involved in the conversion of a maintenance facility storage space to a makeshift "barbershop," where haircuts were provided to employees.
City of Albuquerque Board of Ethics directed OIG to conduct investigation involving allegations of public finance fraud by a City Council District 1 candidate.
The OIG conducted an inspection of the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to gain an understanding of the City’s compliance and to share the results of this inspection with key leaders in City government, as well as with members of the community.
The OIG conducted an inspection of the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project related procurements to include the construction of the nine-mile ART corridor on Central Avenue and the purchase of the electric buses from BYD. The inspection disclosed there were several opportunities to improve processes within City government.
The OIG conducted an investigation of allegations that the Animal Welfare Department Associate Director misused her position to circumvent established processes and policies for adopting animals that were required by the general public.
The OIG conducted an investigation based on information received while conducting an investigation of the Transit Department. The information received alleged that TD employees at the Daytona Transit Facility had discharged water contaminated with pollutants.
The OIG conducted an investigation based on information received from the City’s Legal Department concerning an allegation that a Transit Department supervisor directed employees to work at his residence during working hours.
The OIG conducted an investigation based on information indicating possible retaliation and termination of an AWD employee. The information received indicated that employees who had cooperated with a previous OIG investigation of AWD were being suspended, demoted or placed on a Performance Improvement Plans. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if the actions against the terminated employee were retaliatory in nature.
FY 2017 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Inspections, etc.)
Cases closed in FY 2017.
6-29-2017 #I17-102 Report of Investigation: Animal Welfare Department
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque, NM, conducted an investigation involving allegations made by several employees of the Animal Welfare Department, concerning policy, processes and leadership related issues. The Report of Investigation includes the allegations, as well as results of reviews from previous investigative reports, policies, and other AWD documents, as well as State law and City ordinances. The report also includes input and perspective from the AWD Director and Associate Director.
Report of Investigation AWD I17-102.pdf
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3-16-2017 Review #16-204 Review of I-9 “Employee Eligibility Verification” Form Handling Processes
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque, NM, conducted a review of processes involving City handling of I-9 “Employee Eligibility Verification” Forms. An I-9 form was reported missing, so this review examined the policies, processes and federal guidance on handling the forms. Specifically, the review was conducted to determine the circumstances that led to the disappearance of the form, and how to improve the process to prevent future occurrences. The Department of Human Resources was able to identify vulnerabilities in the process and confusion in federal guidelines that enabled process improvements and policy clarification, thereby reducing future risk of this occurring again.
16-204 FINAL Signed.pdf
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02-24-2017 Review #17-101 Review of RFP Process - APD OBCS
The Office of Inspector General for the City of Albuquerque, NM, conducted a thorough review of processes involving the procurement of an On-Body Camera System (OBCS) for the Albuquerque Police Department, at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, CABQ. Specifically, the review included the period before the development and advertisement of the Request for Proposals (RFP), to understand the criteria used to establish a requirement to procure a new OBCS, as well as the writing of the RFP, and the subsequent selection of members for the Ad Hoc Selection Committee and finally, the selection process of the vendors.
Rep of Review APD Body Cam RFP.pdf
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3-24-2017 Report of Oversight APD Admin Investigation
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the City of Albuquerque, NM, conducted oversight of the outside investigation of allegations made by a former Albuquerque Police Department Evidence Technician, that certain videos were altered and deleted. The Oversight was conducted per City Council Resolution 16-138. The Report of Oversight not only includes the results of the oversight of the investigation, but also the proactive efforts of the OIG to oversee the selection process of the outside investigator by the City of Albuquerque.
6-6-2017 Memorandum of Investigation: ACH Payment Fraud
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the City of Albuquerque, NM, coordinated with the Administration and City Attorney regarding a fraudulent scheme perpetrated against the City and resulting in a loss of $420,117, to the taxpayers. The administrative investigation was conducted by a private investigative firm under contract to the City and a joint criminal investigation was initiated by the Albuquerque Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation. This memorandum documents the efforts and activities of the OIG.
ACH FRAUD SCHEME MOI.pdf
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FY 2015 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Inspections, etc.)
Cases closed in FY 2015.
06-25-2015 Case # 15-202 Donations
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) received a complaint concerning the Department of Family and Community Services. The complainant expressed concerns that the Health and Social Services Centers -- namely John Marshall and East Central -- were not donating items to the community, as they should, and that center employees were keeping some of the items.
15-202 FINAL 06242015.pdf
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06-10-2015 Case # 14-207 Albuquerque Police Department Body-Worn Camera Procurement
The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) was contacted by Councilor Dan Lewis on April 25, 2014, requesting an investigation. Councilor Lewis requested that the OIG look into the actions of the former Albuquerque Police Chief to determine whether or not the Former Chief violated the City’s Conflict of Interest Ordinance in his dealings with TASER International, Inc. (“TASER”). In addition, Councilor Lewis asked that the OIG investigate whether the Former Chief used his influence to assist TASER in its dealings with the City.
12-18-2014 Case # 14-205 Golf Concessions
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an investigation concerning several issues involving the Concessionaires at the City of Albuquerque’s four (4) golf courses. This investigation was predicated upon a complaint brought to our office by an individual seeking protection under the Whistleblower Ordinance.
14-205 Final Approved.pdf
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