An independent audit has found theft and widespread abuse of government gas pumps in the city of Atlanta. One investigator said the abuse could cost taxpayers more than $1 million.
The audit examined a two year period where 7.5 million gallons were dispensed at a cost of $23 million dollars. The audit noted inadequate security; the system enables a user to fuel a vehicle other than the one linked to an electronic gas key device.
It also says that retired workers are continuing to fill up -- $66,500 of gas was recorded from one retired employee.
Investigators say they were told that security cameras either did not work or they were not able to retrieve any surveillance video.
Auditors gave recommendations on how to tighten controls at the pump. However, FOX 5's Morse Diggs was told that the auditors were told by city officials that there was no money to institute the changes.
A spokesperson for Atlanta Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza told Morse that Mendoza will be available to answer questions about the audit soon.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
