State auditors say the Tacoma Housing Authority misspent nearly $10,000 on catered events for staff members and board commissioners from mid-2010 through 2011 – the byproduct of what auditors describe as the agency’s lax approach for ensuring public money is properly spent.
State auditors say the Tacoma Housing Authority misspent nearly $10,000 on catered events for staff members and board commissioners from mid-2010 through 2011 – the byproduct of what auditors describe as the agency’s lax approach for ensuring public money is properly spent.
"The Housing Authority spent money intended for the administration of low-income, public housing programs on food, drink and other expenditures for staff retreats and employee recognition,” the Jan. 10 audit report said.
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State auditors say the Tacoma Housing Authority misspent nearly $10,000 on catered events for staff members and board commissioners from mid-2010 through 2011 — the byproduct of what auditors describe as the agency’s lax approach for ensuring public money is properly spent.
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