LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · Apr 2 🚨 VENDOR FRAUD The City spent $461k & never got the goods! Our FWA Unit investigated & substantiated the allegation! - City’s response led to $542k judgment against vendor - Vendor can't do business w/ City for 3 years - Defrauded city dept. is implementing our recommendations
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Our Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) Unit got a hotline tip alleging FRAUD by Makai Solutions, a vendor to the City. The tip said Makai was paid $461k by the City for 2 vehicle repair lifts, but Makai never delivered the lifts. Our FWA Unit began an investigation.