Southern California's Planning Agency 'High Risk'

An audit of the agency responsible for regional planning in Southern California rates it a 'high-risk' recipient for public funds.

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May 2, 2002, 1:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

SCAG officials insist that progress has been made to correct the problems and new systems are in place to closely monitor contracts and spending, but the agency's cash flow problems have continued.... Smith noted in a letter that the regional agency "has significant cash-flow problems" and has not complied with the terms and conditions of its agreements with state and federal agencies... [T]he little-known agency does wield significant influence over highway and transportation projects, which must be included in its regional transportation plan to receive state and federal funding.

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: SCAG a 'High-Risk' Funds Recipient, Auditors Report

Thursday, May 2, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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