Investigation cites Richmond's top election official and his department with waste, fraud, and abuse
An investigation by Richmond’s government watchdog agency cited top Richmond elections official Keith Balmer and his department with 25 counts of waste, fraud, and abuse.
Investigation finds nearly $500,000 in waste, fraud, and abuse in Richmond Elections Office
An investigation into allegations of misuse of public resources by Richmond General Registrar Keith Balmer and his office has confirmed 25 of 26 claims of waste, fraud, and abuse, leading to nearly $500,
Report: Multiple allegations of misconduct against Richmond election officials uncovered
All but one of 26 allegations of fraud, waste and abuse against Richmond's two highest-ranking election officials were substantiated in a report by the city’s inspector general. The only investigated allegation directly related to elections involved General Registrar Keith Balmer hiring a private security company “to investigate possible election interference.
City watchdog: Richmond elections office wasted money on high-end sofas, gun and bodyguards
A report from Richmond's Office of the Inspector General said swivel chairs, leather sofas, and oak filing cabinets bought from LaDiff were a waste of taxpayer dollars.
IG report found 25 counts of waste, fraud or abuse in the Richmond election offices
Richmond's top election officials abused government resources, violated city policies and engaged in nepotism, according to a just-released report by the city inspector general. Why it matters: Since 2021,
Richmond’s top election officials committed fraud, wasted city funds and broke policies, probe finds
Richmond Inspector General James Osuna and his office investigated the city’s elections office following claims of improper spending and nepotism against General Registrar Keith Balmer and his ...
Richmond prosecutors reviewing investigation report of election officials to determine legal options
On Monday, Richmond Inspector General James Osuna released the findings of his investigation into alleged misspending and misconduct by General Registrar Keith Balmer and his employees.
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Editorial: Fraud, nepotism and arrogance: Will somebody please fire Keith Balmer?
Turns out the lack of oversight and spending controls that bedevil City Hall has its own trickle-down effect. Donald Trump, ...
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City’s Electoral Board Chair speaks out on investigation into Office of Elections
Richmond’s Electoral Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, for the first time since the city’s inspector general released a ...
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Everything you need to know on Election Day in Virginia, from what to bring to what you can wear
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With polls set to open in Virginia at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Richmond Registrar Keith Balmer is reminding voters to bring a photo ID like a driver’s license or passport to ...
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Virginia election official removed after 11 voters got wrong ballots, can't cast new ones
The Richmond Electoral Board removed Precinct Chief Barbara Burgo on Tuesday, according to Keith Balmer, Richmond’s general registrar. The voters were given ballots that had federal elections ...