FY 2025 Reports & Memos (Investigations, Reviews, etc)

The Office of Inspector General received a complaint alleging fraud against an operator through misbilling services under the ground transportation operating agreement and that requests to Albuquerque International Sunport for information had not been responded to.

The OIG received an allegation stating that a City Department violated the City's Nepotism policy by having two City employees who are related and working in the same department. The complaint further alleges that the two City employees do not properly address employees grievances or complaints.

The Office of Inspector General initiated an investigation into the alleged retaliation against the reporting party by a City Manager for participation in a previous investigation.

The Office of Inspector General received three separate allegations of abuse of authority by members of the General Services Department leadership.

The Office of Inspector General received an anonymous tip alleging improper use of Child Care Stabilization Grant funds by inappropriately compensating City employees through bonuses. The grant outlines specific criteria on what and how the funds can be utilized.

Alleged leave abuse by a former Administrator resulting in the waste of City resources and taxpayer monies.

Allegation of abuse of power by a City Director through a temporary upgrade being given outside City Personnel Rules and Regulations 702.1

Alleged time and attendance theft due to a City employee claiming to be teleworking from their home in Albuquerque, but was seen at the airport boarding a flight.

Time and attendance theft was alleged due to a City employee being at home from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm with their City vehicle parked in the driveway.

Alleged violation of leave policy resulting in waste of city resources and an alleged failure to meet minimum position qualifications.

Alleged violation of the Inspection of Public Records Act Chapter 14, Article 2

Alleged time card fraud of two City Employees by not reporting to the office during their scheduled working hours.

The OIG received an allegation of alleged waste of taxpayer dollars by the Albuquerque BioPark due to the purchased shuttle being inoperable due to mechanical failures at high temperatures and the hiring of two (2) train conductors that had no job duties since the shuttle became inoperable.