Final No. 20-0010-I Senior Affairs
The Office of the Inspector General was provided with information regarding allegations of threats of physical harm, harassment, retaliation and discrimination made by a Supervisor at the Office of Senior Affairs (SA). In addition, the initial complainants stated that there was a conflict of interest issue and improper use of a Procurement card (P-Card) at SA.
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. 19-0008-I Aviation Department - Possible Theft
The Office of Inspector General conducted an investigation based on information received regarding concerns involving the Aviation Department Custodial Division.
Final No. 21-0002-R Animal Welfare Department Volunteers
A confidential complaint was forwarded to the Office of Inspector General in reference to three volunteers with the Animal Welfare Department (AWD). These volunteers are alleged to have been reported multiple times to the various managers and the Director with AWD, yet have been able to continue volunteering and negatively representing both the Department and City of Albuquerque.
Final No. 19-0007-I COA Capital Improvement Program Projects - Potential Fraud
The Office of Inspector General was provided with information regarding allegations of the City of Albuquerque and possible fraud as it relates to the use of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds.
OIG Corrective Actions Follow Up Report
In 2020, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) began requesting responses from the City of Albuquerque Departments when findings and recommendations are made in OIG reports. The written responses include the department's planned corrective actions and where appropriate, date for achieving the planned actions. This process was implemented to further strengthen the procedures for resolutions of investigation findings and corrective actions on recommendations made. The purpose of this follow-up is to report on the progress made by departments in addressing the report findings and recommendations.
Final No. 21-0001-I Solid Waste Department - Potential Employee Misconduct
The Office of Inspector General received a complaint indicating that a passenger in a Solid Waste truck was smoking an illegal substance in a business bathroom and that this was the second time this had occurred.
Final No. 20-0001-R Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Contract Review
The Office of Inspector General was asked to review the contract between the City and the Balloon Fiesta that details responsibilities of each party to the other. The purpose was to review the contract deliverables and reporting requirements to ensure they were in compliance.
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. 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. 20-0011-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. 20-0005-I- Violation of Personnel Policies
The Office of Inspector General conducted an investigation regarding concerns that a Department of Municipal Development employee had been conducting personal business during work hours, including running a home health care business during work hours.
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. 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. 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. 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. 20-0008-I Theft of City Property
The Office of Inspector General conducted an investigation based on information received regarding concerns that a twenty-foot (20') trailer was removed from the BioPark grounds and given to a local subcontractor. It is alleged that the trailer belonged to the City.