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.
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Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. Those shelters could mean the difference between life and death when faced with one of these powerful storms.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
